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ISO - NASA Satellite

ISO was an infrared space telescope that acquired data for about 2 1/2 years before its superfluid helium coolant ran out in April of 1998. The spacecraft was permanently turned off on May 16, 1999.

ISO Mission Information

Mission Details

NameISO
Launch DateNovember 17, 1995
Mission TypeUnmanned
TypeSatellite
Launch VehicleAriane 2
Launch SiteGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana

Satellite Details

ApplicationMake scientific observations in infrared
Scientific InstrumentInfrared Camera (ISOCAM), Photo-polarimeter (ISOPHOT), Short Wave Spectrometer (SWS), Long Wave Spectrometer (LWS)
Mass1800 Kg

Space Organization Details

CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
OrganizationNASA
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