IRAS
IRAS was the completed infrared observatory launched on 25 January 1983 UTC by Delta 3910 from Vandenberg. It surveyed the sky for about ten months before its liquid-helium cryogen was exhausted.
Identity
- Aliases
- Infrared Astronomical SatelliteIRAS spacecraft13777
- Name
- IRAS
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- IRAS was the completed infrared observatory launched on 25 January 1983 UTC by Delta 3910 from Vandenberg. It surveyed the sky for about ten months before its liquid-helium cryogen was exhausted.
- First Flight Date
- 1983-01-26
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- August 1, 2026 at 08:38:26 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 1, 2026 at 08:38:26 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1983-01-26
- Vehicle Code
- 1983-004A