MISSION NAME
Akari
Status
Success
DATE
21 FEB 2006
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Launch Pad
Mu Center
Description
Akari (ASTRO-F) was an infrared astronomy satellite developed by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, in cooperation with institutes of Europe and Korea.
M-V
Rocket Description
The M-V rocket also called Mu-5 was a Japanese solid-fuel rocket designed to launch scientific satellites.