Infrared Space Observatory

The Infrared Space Observatory (ISO) was a space telescope for infrared light designed and operated by the European Space Agency (ESA), in cooperation with ISAS (part of JAXA as of 2003) and NASA.

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Space telescope - Infrared - European Space Agency - JAXA - NASA

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Planning started in 1979. It was finally launched into space in November 1995 and operated until

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1979 - 1995

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it ran out of liquid helium in May 1998; 8 months longer than the original goal.

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