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COBE
Proving the Big Bang theory.
Mission Overview
The Cosmic Background Explorer was designed to measure the infrared and microwave radiation from the early universe.
Learning from History
"COBE provided the first "map" of the early universe, which Stephen Hawking called the "most important discovery of the century.""
Mission Specs
| Year | 1992 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Type | Satellite |
| Destination | Earth Orbit |
| Status | Decommissioned |
| Rocket | Delta 5920 |