International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE) spacecraft
The International Ultraviolet Explorer was a long-lived ultraviolet observatory jointly operated by NASA, ESA, and the United Kingdom. Launched in 1978, it observed astronomical and planetary targets from geosynchronous orbit until its shutdown in 1996.
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Identity
- Aliases
- IUEInternational Ultraviolet ExplorerSAS-D
- Family Name
- International Ultraviolet Explorer
- Full Name
- International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE) spacecraft
- Roles
- orbiterobservatoryresearch
- Status
- retired
- Type
- spacecraft
Details
- Description
- The International Ultraviolet Explorer was a long-lived ultraviolet observatory jointly operated by NASA, ESA, and the United Kingdom. Launched in 1978, it observed astronomical and planetary targets from geosynchronous orbit until its shutdown in 1996.
- First Flight Year
- 1,978
- Last Flight Year
- 1,996
- Operator
- Programs
- -
Links
- Official Url
- https://science.nasa.gov/mission/iue/
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- Creation Time
- August 1, 2026 at 16:53:19 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 13, 2026 at 23:34:40 UTC