Ginga
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| Periods | 1. 6 hours |
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| Inclination | 31. 1° |
| Manufacturers | NEC Corp |
| Launch site | Uchinoura Space Center |
| Launch date | February 5, 1987 |
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| ID | 2281652 |
About Ginga
ASTRO-C, renamed Ginga, was an X-ray astronomy satellite launched from the Kagoshima Space Center on 5 February 1987 using M-3SII launch vehicle. The primary instrument for observations was the Large Area Counter. Ginga was the third Japanese X-ray astronomy mission, following Hakucho and Tenma.
Ginga Photos
