February 21, 2006 9:28 pm
Akari
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M-V
Uchinoura Space Center, Japan
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Akari (ASTRO-F) was an infrared astronomy satellite developed by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, in cooperation with institutes of Europe and Korea.
Launch Overview
Window Open
21:28 UTC
Window Close
21:28 UTC
Lift Off
Feb 21, 2006 · 21:28 UTC
Launch Facility
Uchinoura Space Center, Japan
Launch Pad
Mu Center
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Payload
Akari
Rocket
M-V
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Akari (ASTRO-F) was an infrared astronomy satellite developed by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, in cooperation with institutes of Europe and Korea.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Mu Center
Launch Overview
Window Open
21:28 UTC
Window Close
21:28 UTC
Lift Off
Feb 21, 2006 · 21:28 UTC
Launch Facility
Uchinoura Space Center, Japan
Launch Pad
Mu Center
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Payload
Akari
Rocket
M-V
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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