EXOSAT
The single EXOSAT spacecraft launched on 26 May 1983 aboard Delta 3914 D169 from Vandenberg and operated in a highly eccentric Earth orbit as ESA dedicated first X-ray observatory.
Identity
- Aliases
- ExosatEuropean X-ray Observatory Satellite1983-051A
- Name
- EXOSAT
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- The single EXOSAT spacecraft launched on 26 May 1983 aboard Delta 3914 D169 from Vandenberg and operated in a highly eccentric Earth orbit as ESA dedicated first X-ray observatory.
- First Flight Date
- 1983-05-26
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- August 1, 2026 at 13:46:10 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 1, 2026 at 13:46:10 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1983-05-26
- Vehicle Code
- 1983-051A