Herschel Space Observatory
Liftoff
June 17, 2013
Mission Ended
June 18, 2013
Mission Info
Herschel Space Observatory was a space-based telescope that was able to detect radiation at far infrared and sub-millimetre wavelengths.
The mission focus was on gaining insight about how the first galaxies formed and how they evolved to give rise to present day galaxies like our own. It also provided a unique look at our own solar system.
Key Facts
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5
Launch Site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Able to observe dust obscured and cold objects that are invisible to other telescopes.
Mission Images
