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Akari, originally known as ASTRO-F, was an infrared astronomy satellite developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Launched in 2006, the space observatory was equipped with a 68.5-centimeter cryogenically cooled telescope to survey nearly the entire sky in infrared, near-infrared, and far-infrared wavelengths. Its primary mission was to map various astronomical phenomena, including star-forming regions, active galactic nuclei, and stellar debris. The satellite's liquid helium cryogen depleted in 2007, but it continued limited observations in a warm phase until it was decommissioned in 2011.
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What was Akari called before launch?
Akari was originally known as ASTRO-F. JAXA launched the infrared astronomy satellite in 2006.
What did Akari observe?
It was an infrared space observatory designed to survey nearly the entire sky. Its mission used infrared astronomy rather than visible-light imaging alone.
How large was Akari's telescope?
Akari carried a 68.5-centimeter telescope. It was cryogenically cooled for its infrared astronomy mission.
Which space agency developed Akari?
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, developed Akari. The satellite launched in 2006 under its earlier ASTRO-F designation.
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