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Infrared Space Observatory (ISO) spacecraft

The Infrared Space Observatory (ISO) was an ESA infrared space telescope operated with ISAS and NASA cooperation, launched in 1995 and conducting roughly 30,000 scientific observations before its mission ended in 1998.

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ISOInfrared Space ObservatoryISO spacecraft
Family Name
Infrared Space Observatory
Full Name
Infrared Space Observatory (ISO) spacecraft
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orbiterobservatoryresearch
Status
retired
Type
spacecraft

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The Infrared Space Observatory (ISO) was an ESA infrared space telescope operated with ISAS and NASA cooperation, launched in 1995 and conducting roughly 30,000 scientific observations before its mission ended in 1998.
First Flight Year
1,995
Last Flight Year
1,998

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August 13, 2026 at 23:36:24 UTC
Updated Time
August 13, 2026 at 23:36:24 UTC