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High Energy Astronomy Observatory

High Energy Astronomy Observatory is explored here through 3 archived missions, from HEAO-1 through HEAO-3, with the program’s spacecraft, people, milestones, and source-backed history connected along the way.

Missions: 3
People: 0
Vehicles: 3

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High Energy Astronomy Observatory spacecraft

3 mission-specific spacecraft and test articles, plus 0 launch systems and shared hardware records.

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Orbital astronomy observatoryNovember 13, 1978

Einstein Observatory observatory

Einstein Observatory observatory was a 6,936 pounds (3,146 kilograms) space telescope operated by NASA with Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and investigator teams.

Orbital astronomy observatoryAugust 12, 1977

HEAO-1 observatory

HEAO-1 observatory was a 5,665 pounds (2,570 kilograms) space telescope operated by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center with national investigator teams.

Orbital astronomy observatorySeptember 20, 1979

HEAO-3 observatory

HEAO-3 observatory was a 6,412 pounds (2,909 kilograms) space telescope operated by NASA with national and international investigator teams.