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Galaxy Evolution Explorer Program

NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) was a space telescope that observed the cosmos in ultraviolet light, performed the first all-sky ultraviolet survey, and studied star formation throughout the history of the universe.

Identity

Aliases
GALEXGalaxy Evolution ExplorerGALEX Mission
Domains
spaceflight
Name
Galaxy Evolution Explorer Program
Status
completed
Types
scienceresearchoperationsdevelopment

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Description
NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) was a space telescope that observed the cosmos in ultraviolet light, performed the first all-sky ultraviolet survey, and studied star formation throughout the history of the universe.
End Date
2013-06-28
Leads
Participants
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Start Date
2003-04-28

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Creation Time
August 13, 2026 at 15:25:31 UTC
Updated Time
August 13, 2026 at 15:25:31 UTC

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