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Sakigake

Sakigake (MS-T5) was the physical Japanese interplanetary spacecraft launched in 1985 to validate deep-space operations and observe solar-wind and plasma conditions during the Halley campaign.

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SAKIGAKEMS-T5Sakigake Halley probe
Name
Sakigake
Status
retired

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Sakigake (MS-T5) was the physical Japanese interplanetary spacecraft launched in 1985 to validate deep-space operations and observe solar-wind and plasma conditions during the Halley campaign.
First Flight Date
1985-01-08
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Creation Time
August 8, 2026 at 01:39:27 UTC
Updated Time
August 8, 2026 at 01:39:27 UTC

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Vehicle Code
MS-T5