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Hinode
(Solar-B) Launch
2006
Nov 27-Dec 03 -
Observation summary
Nov 20-24 -
Tracking the active region
Nov 10 -
Switch to east limb
Nov 07 -
Trailing the sunspot
Nov 02 -
Unbelievable Data
Nov 01 -
SOT image stabilized
Oct 31 -
Image stabilizing performance
Oct 30 -
Data evaluation in progress
Oct 28 -
EIS got spectra
Oct 27 -
EIS front door opening
Oct 26 -
Tremendous data continues to flow
Oct 25 -
SOT captured its first image
Oct 24 -
XRT visible light image
Oct 23 -
XRT first X-ray image
Oct 21 -
EIS CCD camera test
Oct 20 -
Camera bake out completed
Oct 19 -
CCD camera test
Oct 18 -
Tests in progress
Oct 17 -
SOT CCD cameras on
Oct 16 -
EIS power on
Oct 15 -
Holiday
Oct 14 -
SOT side door open
Oct 12 -
Attitude control verified
Oct 11 -
Safe hold test
Oct 10 -
Attitude control test
Oct 09 -
Biased Momentum
Oct 07-08 -
Relocation of operation center
Oct 05-06 -
The operation team is moving from USC to SSOC
Oct 04 -
The on-board processor of CTM power on
Oct 03 -
Sun-synchronous orbit
Oct 02 -
The first power on
Oct 01 -
Orbit maneuver
Sep 30 -
Fine tuning
Sep 29 -
A day off
Sep 28 -
Momentum wheel
Sep 27 -
Spacecraft orbit maneuver
Sep 26 -
Preparation for orbit maneuver
Sep 24 -
Verification of spacecraft attitude
Sep 23 -
Everything is perfect!
Sep 22 -
We are GO for the launch
Sep 19-20 -
Solar-B ready to fly
Sep 18 -
Launcher test
Sep 17 -
Holiday
Sep 16 -
Launcher test
Sep 15 -
Functional test
Sep 14 -
Launcher cable connection
Sep 13 -
Transportation
Sep 12 -
Preparation for transportation
Sep 11 -
Functional test
Sep 10 -
Nose fairing installation
Sep 9 -
Nose fairing installation
Sep 8 -
Preparation for nose fairing installation
Sep 7 -
System test
Sep 6 -
System verification
Sep 5 -
Preparation for system test
Sep 4 -
Ignition system
Sep 3 -
Holiday
Sep 2 -
Spacecraft installation
Sep 1 -
Preparation for installation
Aug 31 -
Clean up
Aug 30 -
Preparation for rocket installation
Aug 29 -
Clean up
Aug 28 -
RCS pressurization
Aug 27 -
RCS Hydrazine filling
Aug 26 -
RCS filling preparation
Aug 25 -
Moved to clean booth
Aug 24 -
Press release
Aug 23 -
Battery recondition
Aug 22 -
Battery recondition
Aug 21 -
Battery recondition
Aug 20 -
Thunder
Aug 19 -
Battery recondition
Aug 18 -
RF test
Aug 17 -
Holiday
Aug 16 -
Clean up
Aug 15 -
Thruster Pressure Test
Aug 14 -
Thruster Pressure Test
Aug 13 -
Thruster Installation
Aug 12 -
Thruster Test
Aug 11 -
Antenna and MLI
Aug 10 -
Wire tension and RCS test
Aug 09 -
Telemetry and attitude system test
Aug 08 -
Pre-launch short functional test
Aug 07 -
Holiday
Aug 06 -
Launch operation rehearsal
Aug 05 -
Overall test of the nominal
Aug 04 -
Overall test of the backup
Aug 03 -
Ready for functional test
Aug 02 -
Visual inspection
Aug 01 -
Arrived at the launch site
Jul 27 -
Heading for the launch site
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