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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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Solar observatory spacecraft

3 mission-specific spacecraft and test articles, plus 0 launch systems and shared hardware records.

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Solar observatory2006

Hinode spacecraft

Hinode is a solar observatory operated by JAXA / NASA / UKSA.

Solar observatory2013

IRIS spacecraft

IRIS is a solar observatory operated by NASA.

Close-Sun imaging and in-situ observatoryFebruary 9, 2020

Solar Orbiter spacecraft

Solar Orbiter spacecraft launched at about 3,790 pounds (1,720 kilograms) under European Space Agency with strong NASA participation.