The Hubble Space Telescope is one of the most famous space observatories, launched in 1990. It has provided stunning images and valuable data about the universe, including the discovery of new planets and galaxies.
Chandra X-ray Observatory
Launched in 1999, the Chandra X-ray Observatory specializes in capturing X-ray emissions from high-energy regions in the universe, such as black holes and supernova remnants.
Spitzer Space Telescope
The Spitzer Space Telescope, launched in 2003, focuses on infrared astronomy, allowing scientists to study objects that are too cold to emit visible light, like dust clouds and exoplanets.
Kepler Space Telescope
Launched in 2009, the Kepler Space Telescope revolutionized the study of exoplanets by discovering thousands of them using the transit method, where planets pass in front of their stars.
James Webb Space Telescope
Set to launch in 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope will be the successor to Hubble and will observe the universe in infrared wavelengths, providing unprecedented insights into the early universe and the formation of galaxies.
ALMA Observatory
The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) is a radio telescope located in Chile, known for its high-resolution images of star-forming regions and protoplanetary disks.
Planck Observatory
Launched in 2009, the Planck Observatory mapped the cosmic microwave background radiation, shedding light on the early universe and the formation of large-scale structures.
Swift Gamma-Ray Burst Mission
Swift, launched in 2004, is designed to detect and study gamma-ray bursts, the most energetic explosions in the universe, providing insights into the processes of black hole formation and neutron star mergers.
WMAP Observatory
The Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP), launched in 2001, measured the temperature fluctuations in the cosmic microwave background, helping to refine our understanding of the composition and evolution of the universe.
SOHO Observatory
The Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO), launched in 1995, studies the Sun and its effects on the solar system, providing crucial data for space weather forecasting and understanding solar phenomena.
