Program archive

Astrophysics

Astrophysics is explored here through 16 archived missions, from HEAO-1 through Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, with the program’s spacecraft, people, milestones, and source-backed history connected along the way.

Missions: 16
People: 0
Vehicles: 16

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Follow 16 archived missions, their spacecraft, science payloads, milestones, and source-backed records in one program collection.

Program details1977–201816 mission records

Flight record16 flights16 robotic or uncrewed

First flown missionHEAO-1August 12, 1977

Latest flown missionTransiting Exoplanet Survey SatelliteApril 18, 2018

Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite mission insignia

Program story

This collection brings together the mission records currently available for Astrophysics. Use the sections above to move from the chronological flight record to science payloads, spacecraft, timeline milestones, and archival imagery.