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M-3S-2 (Hinotori)

M-3S-2 launched the ASTRO-A solar X-ray observatory, renamed Hinotori, from Kagoshima Space Center on 21 February 1981.

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M-3S-2 launch vehicleHinotori launch vehicleASTRO-A launch vehicle
Name
M-3S-2 (Hinotori)
Status
retired

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M-3S-2 launched the ASTRO-A solar X-ray observatory, renamed Hinotori, from Kagoshima Space Center on 21 February 1981.
First Flight Date
1981-02-21
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July 13, 2026 at 12:02:44 UTC
Updated Time
July 13, 2026 at 12:02:44 UTC

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Last Flight Date
1981-02-21
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M-3S-2 (Hinotori) M-3S-2 launch vehicle Hinotori launch vehicle ASTRO-A launch vehicle
Serial Number
M-3S-2
Vehicle Code
M-3S-2