Photo: Bill Ingalls · Public domain (US government)
Mission
Astrophysics · Helio-N/A
The Spitzer Space Telescope was an infared space telescope with a planned mission period of 2.5 years - which actually stayed fully operational until 2009.
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPITZER (SIRTF) 2003-038A | Payload | orbits the Sun | |
| DELTA 2 R/B 2003-038B | Rocket body | orbits the Sun |
COSPAR ID 2003-038. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).