Hinotori (satellite)
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Hinotori (ひのとり) is the name of the a Japanese artificial satellite which was put into orbit.
The launch was a project of the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science of the University of Tokyo.
The satellite was sent into orbit on February 21, 1981.[1]
References [change]
- ↑ JAXA, "Catalogue of ISAS Missions"; retrieved 2012-4-2.
Other websites [change]
- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Hinotori (ASTRO-A) mission profile
