Shinsei

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Shinsei, the first Japanese scientific satellite, which was active from 1971 to 1973. It observed solar radio waves, cosmic rays, and ionospheric plasma.

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Space race (1957-1969) infographic between United States (U.S.) and Russia. America, Soviet Union, U.S.S.R., space exploration

Timeline of the Space Race, 1957–69

US Skylab space station in orbit. After the Apollo missions, the next major NASA venture was the Skylab manned earth satellite program. The orbiting laboratory was launched on May 14, 1973, and during the year three separate crewsof three men were sent up

Pro and Con: Space Colonization

In Frankfurt, Germany, a driver uses a car GPS infotainment display system to guide them on a German autobahn. lanes; traffic; navigation; travel; map

How Does GPS Work?

September 11, 2005, ozone thinning over antarctica reached its maximum extent for the year.

Is the Ozone Layer Finally Healing Itself?

Lightning over the outskirts of Oradea, Rom., during the thunderstorm of August 17, 2005.

16 Questions About Earth’s Atmsophere and Weather Answered

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Shadow of a man holding large knife in his hand inside of some dark, spooky buiding

7 of History's Most Notorious Serial Killers

An ancient egyptian hieroglyphic painted carving showing the falcon headed god Horus seated on a throne and holding a golden fly whisk. Before him are the Pharoah Seti and the goddess Isis. Interior wall of the temple to Osiris at Abydos, Egypt.

11 Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

The Jeff Koons tulips sculputure outside the Guggenheim Museums in Bilbao, Spain, Basque Country.

What’s the Difference Between Modern and Contemporary Art?

Sydney New Years Eve Fireworks

Why Does the New Year Start on January 1?

Aphrodite. Greek mythology. Sculpture. Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love and beauty.

12 Greek Gods and Goddesses

The Battle of New Orleans, by E. Percy Moran, c. 1910. Andrew Jackson, War of 1812.

26 Decade-Defining Events in U.S. History

Camel caravan moving across the Sahara desert sand dunes, Morocco, North Africa

How Do Deserts Form?

Shinsei: References & Edit History

Article Contributors

Primary Contributors

John M. Logsdon

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Article History

Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Add new Web site: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency - SHINSEI (MS-F2).	Emily Rodriguez	May 06, 2016
	Media added.	Erik Gregersen	Jan 10, 2008
	New article added.	Erik Gregersen	Oct 03, 2007