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New Orbital Data & Observations dim Hopes for Japanese Hitomi Spacecraft

April 2, 2016January 29, 2017 Patrick Blau 6484 Views Astro-H, Hitomi

Cautious optimism turned to outright pessimism in the last days after new data and observation reports emerged for Japan’s Hitomi X-Ray Observatory following its serious on-board anomaly last Saturday.

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Fate of Japanese Space Observatory unclear after serious On-Board Anomaly

March 27, 2016January 29, 2017 Patrick Blau 5659 Views Astro-H, Hitomi

Japan’s Hitomi space observatory, launched back in February, suffered a serious in-flight anomaly on Saturday.

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Cutting Corners & Lack of Operational Protocols doomed Japan’s Hitomi Observatory
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Cutting Corners & Lack of Operational Protocols doomed Japan’s Hitomi Observatory

May 30, 2016 Patrick Blau Comments Off on Cutting Corners & Lack of Operational Protocols doomed Japan’s Hitomi Observatory
Japanese Hitomi X-Ray Observatory declared Lost, Post-Mortem Investigation begins
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Japanese Hitomi X-Ray Observatory declared Lost, Post-Mortem Investigation begins

April 28, 2016 Patrick Blau Comments Off on Japanese Hitomi X-Ray Observatory declared Lost, Post-Mortem Investigation begins
Chain of onboard Failures responsible for sending Hitomi Observatory into Deathly Tumble
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Chain of onboard Failures responsible for sending Hitomi Observatory into Deathly Tumble

April 15, 2016 Patrick Blau Comments Off on Chain of onboard Failures responsible for sending Hitomi Observatory into Deathly Tumble
New Orbital Data & Observations dim Hopes for Japanese Hitomi Spacecraft
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New Orbital Data & Observations dim Hopes for Japanese Hitomi Spacecraft

April 2, 2016 Patrick Blau Comments Off on New Orbital Data & Observations dim Hopes for Japanese Hitomi Spacecraft
Hitomi Space Observatory sends brief signs of Life, still in uncontrolled Tumble through Space
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Hitomi Space Observatory sends brief signs of Life, still in uncontrolled Tumble through Space

March 30, 2016 Patrick Blau Comments Off on Hitomi Space Observatory sends brief signs of Life, still in uncontrolled Tumble through Space



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