Solar Observing Satellite "Hinode" (SOLAR-B)

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Launch date: September 23, 2006
Launch Rocket: JAXA M-V7 Rocket
Orbit: Sun-synchronous polar orbit, altitude ~680 km
Weight: ~900 kg
Dimensions: Main Body - ~1.6 m x 1.6 m x 4 m
Solar array paddles - ~ 10 m end to end

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