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Hinode

Hinode (SOLAR-B) is an international solar observatory led by Japan. Launched on September 23, 2006, the spacecraft carries coordinated optical, X-ray, and extreme-ultraviolet instruments to study solar magnetic fields, the corona, flares, and coronal mass ejections.

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HinodeSolar-BSOLAR-BSolar-B spacecraft
Name
Hinode
Status
active

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Hinode (SOLAR-B) is an international solar observatory led by Japan. Launched on September 23, 2006, the spacecraft carries coordinated optical, X-ray, and extreme-ultraviolet instruments to study solar magnetic fields, the corona, flares, and coronal mass ejections.
First Flight Date
2006-09-23
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August 15, 2026 at 12:20:39 UTC
Updated Time
August 15, 2026 at 12:20:39 UTC

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Vehicle Code
SOLAR-B