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Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope

Fermi is a powerful NASA space observatory that detects gamma rays, the most energetic form of light. It enables scientists to study pulsars, cosmic rays, gamma-ray bursts, and other high-energy phenomena across the universe.

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FermiFermi Gamma-ray TelescopeFermi Space Telescope
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spaceflight
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Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope
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active
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scienceresearchoperationsdevelopment

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Description
Fermi is a powerful NASA space observatory that detects gamma rays, the most energetic form of light. It enables scientists to study pulsars, cosmic rays, gamma-ray bursts, and other high-energy phenomena across the universe.
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Start Date
2008-06-11

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August 13, 2026 at 15:22:00 UTC
Updated Time
August 13, 2026 at 15:22:00 UTC

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