BeppoSAX X-ray observatory spacecraft
BeppoSAX was an Italian-Dutch X-ray observatory spacecraft that combined broad spectral coverage from 0.1 to 300 keV with imaging and rapid gamma-ray-burst follow-up, transforming high-energy transient astronomy.
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Identity
- Aliases
- BeppoSAXSAXSatellite per Astronomia X1996-027A
- Family Name
- BeppoSAX
- Full Name
- BeppoSAX X-ray observatory spacecraft
- Roles
- orbiterobservatoryresearch
- Status
- retired
- Type
- spacecraft
Details
- Description
- BeppoSAX was an Italian-Dutch X-ray observatory spacecraft that combined broad spectral coverage from 0.1 to 300 keV with imaging and rapid gamma-ray-burst follow-up, transforming high-energy transient astronomy.
- First Flight Year
- 1,996
- Last Flight Year
- 2,002
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Programs
- -
- Spacecraft Specs
- Launch Mass Kg
- 400
- Reusability
- expendable
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- Creation Time
- August 1, 2026 at 10:53:47 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 13, 2026 at 23:26:04 UTC