LISA Pathfinder science spacecraft
LISA Pathfinder was an ESA technology-demonstration science spacecraft for low-frequency gravitational-wave observatory technologies. Its science module surrounded two free-falling test masses and demonstrated precision metrology and drag-free control at Sun-Earth L1.
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Identity
- Aliases
- LISA PathfinderLISA Pathfinder science moduleLPFSMART-2
- Family Name
- LISA Pathfinder
- Full Name
- LISA Pathfinder science spacecraft
- Roles
- technology_demonstrator
- Status
- retired
- Type
- spacecraft
Details
- Description
- LISA Pathfinder was an ESA technology-demonstration science spacecraft for low-frequency gravitational-wave observatory technologies. Its science module surrounded two free-falling test masses and demonstrated precision metrology and drag-free control at Sun-Earth L1.
- First Flight Year
- 2,015
- Last Flight Year
- 2,017
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Spacecraft Specs
- Reusability
- expendable
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- Creation Time
- July 31, 2026 at 22:39:05 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 31, 2026 at 22:39:05 UTC
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