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ASCA: Advanced Satellite for Cosmology and Astrophysics [IA][Direct] - X-ray spectroscopy of astrophysical plasmas, especially the analysis of discrete features such as emission lines and absorption edges.
Chandra X-Ray Observatory@ (2000)
Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory Science Support Center@ (2000)
Constellation-X [IA][Direct] - An X-ray observatory that will study supermassive black holes and the life cycles of matter throughout the Universe.
Cosmic Hot Interstellar Plasma Spectrometer [IA][Direct] - First two NASA University Explorer (UNEX) space science missions. CHIPS will map the local interstellar bubble.
GLAST: Gamma Ray Large Area Space Telescope@ (2000)
Hopkins Ultraviolet Telescope [IA][Direct]
Infrared Space Observatory (ISO) [IA][Direct] - The ISO satellite provides unprecedented sensitivity for exploration of the universe ranging from solar system objects right out to the most distant extragalactic sources. ISO launch: November 1995.
SIRTF: Space InfraRed Telescope Facility [IA][Direct] - Planned to be a cryogenically cooled observatory to conduct infrared astronomy from space.
SWAS: Submillimeter Wave Astronomy Satellite [IA][Direct] - The principle objective of the mission is to better understand the process of star formation through observations of water, molecular oxygen, isotopic carbon monoxide, and atomic carbon.

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