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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)
Slug
m-3s-2-hinotori
Status
retired

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Description
M-3S-2 launched the ASTRO-A solar X-ray observatory, renamed Hinotori, from Kagoshima Space Center on 21 February 1981.
Vehicle Family Id
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Creation Time
7/13/2026, 12:02:44 PM
Updated Time
7/13/2026, 12:02:44 PM

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First Flight Date
1981-02-21
Last Flight Date
1981-02-21
Serial Number
M-3S-2
Vehicle Code
M-3S-2