XMM-Newton

19990.7 m mirrors (3)ESA

LocationSpace

Year1999

Size0.7 m mirrors (3)

OperatorESA

About XMM-Newton

The largest European science satellite ever built. Three parallel X-ray telescopes. Has discovered hundreds of thousands of X-ray sources. Named after Sir Isaac Newton. Over 24 years of continuous operation.

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