Space Infrared Astronomy: Overview Of NASA Planning

Michael G. Hauser

doi:10.1117/12.931940

27 July 1981 Space Infrared Astronomy: Overview Of NASA Planning

Michael G. Hauser

Proceedings Volume 0280, Infrared Astronomy: Scientific/Military Thrusts and Instrumentation; (1981) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.931940
Event: 1981 Technical Symposium East, 1981, Washington, D.C., United States

Abstract

The present status and potential future direction of the NASA space infrared astronomy program is reviewed. Projects and project concepts discussed include the Infrared Astronomy Satellite, Small Infrared Telescope on Spacelab 2, Cosmic Background Explorer, Shuttle Infrared Telescope Facility, Space Telescope, Large Deployable Reflector, Molecular Line Survey, and Infrared Interferometer in Space. Needs for continued engineering development in critical technology areas such as detectors, cryogenics, optics, and space structures are indicated.

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Michael G. Hauser "Space Infrared Astronomy: Overview Of NASA Planning", Proc. SPIE 0280, Infrared Astronomy: Scientific/Military Thrusts and Instrumentation, (27 July 1981); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.931940

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