Difference between revisions of "Spitzer Space Telescope"
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− | + | The Spitzer Space Telescope is an infrared space telescope launched in 2003. The planned mission was to last 2.5 years with an expectation that the mission could be extended an additional five years beyond that time when it was expected that the liquid helium cooling the instruments would run out. |
Revision as of 14:11, 12 January 2013
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The Spitzer Space Telescope is an infrared space telescope launched in 2003. The planned mission was to last 2.5 years with an expectation that the mission could be extended an additional five years beyond that time when it was expected that the liquid helium cooling the instruments would run out.