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Jikiken (じきけん) was a special Japanese satellite. It was an artificial satellite, meaning it was made by people and sent into space. Jikiken was launched into orbit around Earth on September 16, 1978.

What Was Jikiken For?

Jikiken's main job was to study space. It was designed to look at plasma waves. These are like ripples in the charged gas that fills space. Understanding these waves helps scientists learn more about how space works.

Who Launched Jikiken?

The team behind Jikiken was from the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science. This institute was part of the University of Tokyo at the time. They worked hard to design and build this satellite.

More About Space Missions

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Jikiken (EXOS-B) mission profile

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