EXOSAT
EXOSAT was ESA’s first mission entirely devoted to studying the Universe at X-ray wavelengths, launched in 1983 with three instruments and operating until atmospheric re-entry in 1986.
Identity
- Aliases
- EXOSATExosatEuropean X-ray Observatory Satellite1983-051A
- Name
- EXOSAT
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- EXOSAT was ESA’s first mission entirely devoted to studying the Universe at X-ray wavelengths, launched in 1983 with three instruments and operating until atmospheric re-entry in 1986.
- First Flight Date
- 1983-05-26
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- August 15, 2026 at 17:25:33 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 15, 2026 at 17:25:33 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1986-05-06
- Vehicle Code
- EXOSAT