Planck was the completed ESA mission to map the cosmic microwave background from Sun-Earth L2, refining measurements of the Universe age, composition, expansion, and early structure.
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Name
Planck
Status
completed
Details
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Description
Planck was the completed ESA mission to map the cosmic microwave background from Sun-Earth L2, refining measurements of the Universe age, composition, expansion, and early structure.
Destination
Sun-Earth L2
End Date
2013-10-23
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Outcome
Planck completed its all-sky survey and final cosmological data releases before disposal operations and ESA final command in October 2013.