SO (Infrared Space Observatory) was a infrared space telescope designed and operated by the European Space Agency (ESA), in cooperation with ISAS and NASA. ISO was designed to study infrared light at wavelengths of 2.5 to 240 micrometers to provide detailed infrared properties of selected Galactic and extragalactic sources.
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01:20 UTC
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01:20 UTC
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Nov 17, 1995 · 01:20 UTC
Launch Facility
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
SO (Infrared Space Observatory) was a infrared space telescope designed and operated by the European Space Agency (ESA), in cooperation with ISAS and NASA. ISO was designed to study infrared light at wavelengths of 2.5 to 240 micrometers to provide detailed infrared properties of selected Galactic and extragalactic sources.
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LEO Payload
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Arianespace
Ariane Launch Area 2
Launch Overview
Window Open
01:20 UTC
Window Close
01:20 UTC
Lift Off
Nov 17, 1995 · 01:20 UTC
Launch Facility
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana