Historical Events tagged with "halleys comet"
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Japan Launches Sakigake, Its First Deep Space Probe
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully launched the Sakigake spacecraft, marking Japan's first foray into interplanetary exploration. This groundbreaking mission commenced from the Tanegashima Space Center, using the powerful H-II rocket. Designed to study comets, Sakigake was significant not only as Japan's inaugural deep space probe but also as the first such spacecraft launched by a country other than the United States or the Soviet Union. As it journeyed towards Halley's Comet, the probe aimed to conduct detailed scientific observations, paving the way for advancements in astrobiology and space sciences.
Continue ReadingHalley's Comet's Historic Close Approach
Halley's Comet made its closest approach to Earth, coming within 0.0342 AU (approximately 5.1 million kilometers). This astronomical event garnered significant attention, as it was visible to many cultures across different regions, generating awe and curiosity about celestial occurrences. Astronomers of the time would have been keen to observe its passage, marking this approach as a key moment in humanity's understanding of comets and their trajectories.
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