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M-3SII-4 (Akebono)

M-3SII-4 launched the EXOS-D auroral and magnetospheric observatory, renamed Akebono, from Kagoshima Space Center on 22 February 1989.

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M-3SII-4 launch vehicleAkebono launch vehicle
Name
M-3SII-4 (Akebono)
Status
retired

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Description
M-3SII-4 launched the EXOS-D auroral and magnetospheric observatory, renamed Akebono, from Kagoshima Space Center on 22 February 1989.
First Flight Date
1989-02-22
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Creation Time
July 13, 2026 at 11:55:27 UTC
Updated Time
July 13, 2026 at 11:55:27 UTC

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Last Flight Date
1989-02-22
Search Name
M-3SII-4 (Akebono) M-3SII-4 launch vehicle Akebono launch vehicle
Serial Number
M-3SII-4
Vehicle Code
M-3SII-4