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

Hinode Science Center/NAOJ