Herschel Space Observatory
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| Launch date | May 14, 2009 |
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| Manufacturers | Thales Alenia Space |
| Launch site | Guiana Space Centre |
| Rocket | Ariane 5 |
| Mission type | Space telescope |
| Did you know | The Herschel Space Observatory is a space-based telescope that is studying the Universe by the light of the far-infrared and submillimeter portions of the spectrum. |
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| ID | 814753 |
About Herschel Space Observatory
The Herschel Space Observatory was a space observatory built and operated by the European Space Agency. It was active from 2009 to 2013, and was the largest infrared telescope ever launched, carrying a 3. 5-metre mirror and instruments sensitive to the far infrared and submillimetre wavebands.
Herschel Space Observatory Photos
