NASA Great Observatory spacecraft that studied the universe in infrared light, from solar-system objects and exoplanets to distant galaxies, until decommissioning in 2020.
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Identity
Aliases
SpitzerSpitzer Space TelescopeSpace Infrared Telescope FacilitySIRTF
Family Name
Spitzer Space Telescope
Full Name
NASA Spitzer Space Telescope Spacecraft
Roles
observatoryresearch
Status
retired
Type
spacecraft
Details
Description
NASA Great Observatory spacecraft that studied the universe in infrared light, from solar-system objects and exoplanets to distant galaxies, until decommissioning in 2020.