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[Paolo]

due for launch next summer, a Japanese small sat to observe Venus, Mars and Jupiter in the ultraviolet
http://www.isas.jaxa.jp/e/enterp/missions/sss/sprint-a.shtml

[dvandorn]

Google translates the first paragraphs of it thus:

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency is (JAXA), extreme ultraviolet spectrometer on board planet spectroscopic observation satellite launched by the Epsilon rocket testing machine to September 14, 2013 "Hisaki" in (SPRINT-A) (EUV) We had to November 19 the spectroscopic observations of Venus and Jupiter by. As a result, it was confirmed that it is possible extreme ultraviolet spectrometer (EUV) is functioning properly, and subjected to scientific observation.

In addition, prior to this, we confirm the functions of the camera field of view guide (FOV), and has confirmed the normal operation of the function to be tracked with high precision astronomical object.

As a result, "Hisaki" is scheduled to exit the function confirmation of initial orbit, starting a steady observation operation.

That by observing over a long period of time planet in the world's first extreme ultraviolet, to gain new knowledge about the environment of the planet, and contribute to the increase of knowledge of the human race is expected to "Hisaki" future.

-the other Doug