Spektr-UV

Model of WSO-UV telescope during "Space Week" in Madrid, May 2011

The Spektr-UV, also known as World Space Observatory-Ultraviolet (WSO-UV), is a proposed space telescope intended for work in the 110 nm to 320 nm wavelength range. Initially, the launch was planned for 2017.[1] Later, it was announced about possible 2021 launch.[2]

The observatory

The main instrument of the observatory is 1.7-metre Ritchey-Chretien telescope. The telescope will be equipped by the following instruments:

History

In October 2012, tests of antennas of space telescope were completed.[3]

Participating nations

This international project is led by Russia (Roskosmos). At present the international cooperation includes three basic participants: Russia ( will provide the telescope, spacecraft, launch facilities, ground segment); Spain (ISSIS, ground segment); Germany (spectrographs). Ukraine and Kazakhstan also participate the project.

See also

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