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Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite Observatory

TESS observatory launched on 18 April 2018 and continues its extended mission to discover exoplanets.

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Identity

Family Name
TESS
Full Name
Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite Observatory
Roles
observatory
Status
active
Type
spacecraft

Details

Description
TESS observatory launched on 18 April 2018 and continues its extended mission to discover exoplanets.
First Flight Year
2,018

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Creation Time
August 12, 2026 at 18:16:26 UTC
Updated Time
August 12, 2026 at 18:16:26 UTC