TD-1A (Thor-Delta 1A) European astronomy spacecraft
TD-1A was Europe’s first three-axis-stabilized astronomy satellite, launched in 1972 for an all-sky ultraviolet survey while also carrying cosmic X-ray and gamma-ray detectors; operations ended in 1974.
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Identity
- Aliases
- TD-1Thor-Delta 1ATD-1A
- Family Name
- TD-1A
- Full Name
- TD-1A (Thor-Delta 1A) European astronomy spacecraft
- Roles
- orbiterobservatoryresearch
- Status
- retired
- Type
- spacecraft
Details
- Description
- TD-1A was Europe’s first three-axis-stabilized astronomy satellite, launched in 1972 for an all-sky ultraviolet survey while also carrying cosmic X-ray and gamma-ray detectors; operations ended in 1974.
- First Flight Year
- 1,972
- Last Flight Year
- 1,974
- Operator
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- Creation Time
- August 13, 2026 at 16:58:28 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 14, 2026 at 19:25:19 UTC