Photo: Bill Ingalls · Public domain (US government)
Mission
Planetary Science · L2
MAP was to measure fluctuations in the cosmic 3 Kelvin microwave background with the degree of precision required to answer questions about the big bang and the total mass and fate of the universe.
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMAP (MAP) 2001-027A | Payload | orbits the Sun | |
| DELTA 2 R/B 2001-027B | Rocket body | re-entered 2001-07-07 |
COSPAR ID 2001-027. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).