INTEGRAL

International Gamma-ray Astrophysics Laboratory

active Mission
INTEGRAL spacecraft in orbit

ESA's (European Space Agency) INTEGRAL mission observes the universe in gamma-ray, X-ray, and visible light. It uses spectroscopy and wide-field-of-view imaging to study gamma-ray bursts, supernovae, X-ray binaries, active galaxies, and other phenomena. NASA aided INTEGRAL’s development and supports the U.S. scientific community’s use of the mission.

Type

Space telescope

Launch

Oct. 17, 2002

Wavelength

Multiwavelength

Status

Extended mission
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