Full-Sky Astrometric Mapping Explorer

Full-sky Astrometric Mapping Explorer (or FAME) is an astrometric satellite designed to determine with unprecedented accuracy the positions, distances, and motions of 40 million stars within our galactic neighborhood. It is a collaborative effort between the United States Naval Observatory (USNO) and several other institutions. FAME will measure stellar positions to less than 50 microarcseconds. It is a NASA MIDEX mission that was scheduled for launch in 2004. In 2002, NASA Headquarters withdrew its sponsorship, leaving the future of the project uncertain.

Related Topics:
Astrometric - Satellite - Star - Galactic neighborhood - United States Naval Observatory - Arcsecond - NASA - 2004 - 2002

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