[Via Satellite 03-28-2016] The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) reports that its Astro-H X-ray astronomy satellite, also called “Hitomi,” failed from the start of its operation originally scheduled at 16:40, Saturday March 26 (JST). Astro-H launched Feb. 17, 2016 aboard an H2A rocket. The agency reports it has not been able to figure out the [...]

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Source: [url=http://www.satellitetoday.com/regional/2016/03/28/jaxas-astro-h-x-ray-astronomy-satellite-has-communications-malfunction/]JAXA’s Astro-H X-ray Astronomy Satellite has Communications Malfunction[/url]


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