Program archive

Solar observatory

Solar observatory is explored here through 3 archived missions, from Hinode through Solar , with the program’s spacecraft, people, milestones, and source-backed history connected along the way.

Missions: 3
People: 0
Vehicles: 3

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Explore the Solar observatory program

Follow 3 archived missions, their spacecraft, science payloads, milestones, and source-backed records in one program collection.

Program details2006–20203 mission records

Flight record3 flights3 robotic or uncrewed

First flown missionHinode2006

Latest flown missionSolar OrbiterFebruary 9, 2020

Program story

This collection brings together the mission records currently available for Solar observatory. Use the sections above to move from the chronological flight record to science payloads, spacecraft, timeline milestones, and archival imagery.