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Astronomical Netherlands Satellite

Astronomical Netherlands Satellite

Orbiter
The Astronomical Netherlands Satellite was a space-based X-ray and ultraviolet telescope. It was launched into Earth orbit on 30 August 1974 at 14:07:39 UTC in a Scout rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base, United States. Wikipedia
Launch date: August 30, 1974
Decay date: 14 June 1977
Launch mass: 129.8 kilograms (286 lb)
Mission duration: 20 months
Rocket: Scout