Mission
Astrophysics · L2
Gaia's ambitious mission is to chart a three-dimensional map of the Milky Way, in process revealing the composition, formation and evolution of our galaxy.
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAIA 2013-074A | Payload | orbits the Sun–Earth L2 point | |
| FREGAT R/B 2013-074B | Rocket body | orbits the Sun |
COSPAR ID 2013-074. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).