IRAS
21 Sep 2009
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The Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) was the first-ever space telescope to perform a survey of the entire sky at infrared wavelengths. IRAS mapped 96% of the sky four times, at 12, 25, 60 and 100 micrometers discovering more than 300,000 objects.

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The IRAS space telescope above the Earth.

​​Infra-red Astronomical Satellite (IRAS)

Credit: IPAC

​RAL Space Involvement 

Spacecraft operations were run from RAL Space

Subject

Astronomy

Main Objectives

To survey the whole sky and measure the infrared radiation from astronomical objects.

Launch Date

25 Jan 1983

Partners

U.K., NASA, Netherlands​

Further Project Information

NASA

For more information please contact: RAL Space Enquiries

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