The Einstein Observatory astronomical satellite (HEAO- 2) during pre-flight checking at Cape Kennedy,Florida. The satellite was equipped with two highly sensitive X-ray telescopes. Standing 5. 8 metres high,the 3-tonne satellite was launched in 1978 and failed in 1981,after a two- and-a-half year life in which it revolutionised X-ray astronomy | |
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