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M-V-8 (Akari)

M-V-8 launched the ASTRO-F infrared astronomy satellite, renamed Akari after launch, from Uchinoura Space Center on 22 February 2006.

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Aliases
M-V-8 launch vehicleAkari launch vehicle
Name
M-V-8 (Akari)
Slug
m-v-8-akari
Status
retired

Details

Description
M-V-8 launched the ASTRO-F infrared astronomy satellite, renamed Akari after launch, from Uchinoura Space Center on 22 February 2006.
Operator Id
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Vehicle Family Id
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Creation Time
7/13/2026, 11:52:22 AM
Updated Time
7/13/2026, 11:52:22 AM

Other

First Flight Date
2006-02-22
Last Flight Date
2006-02-22
Serial Number
M-V-8
Vehicle Code
M-V-8