International Ultraviolet Explorer
The International Ultraviolet Explorer spacecraft launched on January 26, 1978 aboard Delta 2914 and operated as a geosynchronous ultraviolet observatory for nearly nineteen years.
Identity
- Aliases
- IUEInternational Ultraviolet ExplorerSAS-D
- Name
- International Ultraviolet Explorer
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- The International Ultraviolet Explorer spacecraft launched on January 26, 1978 aboard Delta 2914 and operated as a geosynchronous ultraviolet observatory for nearly nineteen years.
- First Flight Date
- 1978-01-26
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
Links
- Official Url
- https://science.nasa.gov/mission/iue/
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- August 1, 2026 at 16:53:33 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 1, 2026 at 16:53:33 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1978-01-26