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Also known as GALEX, Explorer 83, SMEX-7, Small Explorer 7

Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX or Explorer 83 or SMEX-7) was a NASA orbiting space telescope designed to observe the universe in ultraviolet wavelengths to measure the history of star formation in the universe. In addition to paving the way for future ultraviolet missions, the space telescope allowed astronomers to uncover mysteries about the early universe and how it evolved, as well as better characterize phenomena like black holes and dark matter. GALEX was launched on 28 April 2003 for a 29-month primary mission, which was extended three times before the spacecraft was placed into standb

Key facts

Spaceflight.name
Galaxy Evolution Explorer
Spaceflight.names_list
Explorer-83SMEX-7
Spaceflight.image
GALEX spacecraft model.png
Spaceflight.image_caption
GALEX spacecraft
Spaceflight.image_size
300px
Spaceflight.mission_type
Ultraviolet astronomy
Spaceflight.operator
NASAJPL (2003-2012)Caltech (2012-2013)
Spaceflight.COSPAR_ID
2003-017A
Spaceflight.SATCAT
27783
Spaceflight.website
https://www.galex.caltech.edu/
Spaceflight.mission_duration
29 months (planned) (achieved)
Spaceflight.spacecraft
Explorer LXXXIII
Spaceflight.spacecraft_type
Galaxy Evolution Explorer
Spaceflight.spacecraft_bus
Orbview 4
Spaceflight.manufacturer
Orbital Sciences Corporation
Spaceflight.power
290 watts
Spaceflight.launch_date
28 April 2003, 11:59:57 UTC
Spaceflight.launch_rocket
Pegasus XL (F33)

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