A Japanese orbiter mission carrying instruments from several countries, formerly known as Planet-B, launched in 1998 and scheduled to enter Martian orbit in 2003. The injection into Mars orbit failed December 2003. The spacecraft is now in Sun orbit.
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Mission overview, quick facts, and links to related news stories.
Spacecraft and mission profile from the National Space Science Data Center.
A general description of the mission profile.
Official site by the Japanese Institute of Space and Astronautical Science. A few images and announcements.
Mission overview, quick facts, and links to related news stories.
Spacecraft and mission profile from the National Space Science Data Center.
A general description of the mission profile.
Official site by the Japanese Institute of Space and Astronautical Science. A few images and announcements.
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