XMM-Newton
XMM-Newton is ESA active X-ray observatory, launched on 10 December 1999 and operating in a 48-hour highly elliptical Earth orbit for long, uninterrupted observations of the high-energy Universe.
Identity
- Aliases
- X-ray Multi-Mirror MissionXMMXMM-Newton spacecraft
- Name
- XMM-Newton
- Status
- active
Details
- Description
- XMM-Newton is ESA active X-ray observatory, launched on 10 December 1999 and operating in a 48-hour highly elliptical Earth orbit for long, uninterrupted observations of the high-energy Universe.
- First Flight Date
- 1999-12-10
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- August 1, 2026 at 08:27:54 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 1, 2026 at 08:27:54 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1999-12-10
- Vehicle Code
- XMM-Newton