Space telescope
Space telescope is an astronomical observatory placed outside Earth’s atmosphere to observe electromagnetic radiation from celestial objects. It is used to avoid atmospheric absorption, distortion, and background noise present in ground-based observation.
Space telescopes are discussed in observational astronomy, astrophysics, and space science.
Status
Space telescopes operate across multiple wavelength ranges, including optical, infrared, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray. Their design, deployment, and operation are constrained by launch, orbital, and maintenance considerations.