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INTEGRAL (International Gamma-Ray Astrophysics Laboratory) is a space telescope launched by the European Space Agency on October 17, 2002, from Baikonur Cosmodrome. The satellite is equipped with four instruments that observe the universe in gamma rays, X-rays, and visible light, allowing for simultaneous multi-wavelength observations. Its scientific targets include black holes, neutron stars, gamma-ray bursts, and the radioactive material produced by supernova explosions. The mission is a collaboration between ESA, Russia, and NASA, and it continues to operate.
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What is INTEGRAL?
INTEGRAL is the International Gamma-Ray Astrophysics Laboratory, a space observatory operated by the European Space Agency. It studies energetic objects using gamma rays, X-rays, and visible light.
When was INTEGRAL launched?
INTEGRAL launched on October 17, 2002, from Baikonur Cosmodrome. The mission was designed for long-duration observations of the high-energy universe.
What instruments does INTEGRAL carry?
The satellite carries four main instruments that observe gamma rays, X-rays, and visible light. Using several energy ranges lets astronomers compare high-energy events with their lower-energy counterparts.
Why is INTEGRAL useful for studying black holes and supernovae?
Gamma-ray and X-ray observations reveal energetic processes that ordinary optical telescopes cannot see directly. INTEGRAL has therefore been used to study phenomena such as compact objects, explosions, and black-hole activity.
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