Launch Overview
Vehicle
M-V
Agency
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Site / Pad
KASC / M-V
Outcome
Success
Flight
M-V-8
COSPAR Designator
2006-005
Mission
Akari (Astrophysics)
Akari (ASTRO-F) was an infrared astronomy satellite developed by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, in cooperation with institutes of Europe and Korea.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
M-V
Provider
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Agency launches
18 (3 YTD)
Site launches
34 (1 YTD)
Pad launches
29 (1 YTD)