The observatory was launched using the Changzheng-2C launch vehicle from the Xiechang Satellite Launch Center. The 1.4-ton probe is expected to last at least 5 years.
China successfully launched the Einstein Observatory into orbit on January 9 to study X-rays in outer space. Xinhua reported this.
It is known that the observatory was launched using a Changzheng-2C launch vehicle from the Sechang Cosmodrome. The 1.4-ton probe is expected to last at least 5 years.
Einstein is an international project in which, in addition to the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the German Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics and the French Space Agency (CNES) are involved.
The probe is equipped with two telescopes to study celestial objects in the X-ray range. It will observe X-rays in space and X-ray emissions from black holes to gain new insights into their origin, evolution and properties, supernovae and other energy emissions in the visible range. electromagnetic waves.
We remind you that China recently sent four Tianmu-1 meteorological satellites into space.
In the past, China launched three Shiyan-24C scientific satellites.
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