The Astron spacecraft launched on 23 March 1983 aboard Proton-K/Blok D-1 and operated as a highly elliptical-orbit UV/X-ray observatory until its service ended in June 1989.
Identity
Aliases
AstronA-11983-020
Name
Astron
Status
retired
Details
Description
The Astron spacecraft launched on 23 March 1983 aboard Proton-K/Blok D-1 and operated as a highly elliptical-orbit UV/X-ray observatory until its service ended in June 1989.