LISA Pathfinder is an ESA mission to detect gravitational waves in space which was launched a year ago on 7 December 2015. LISA is paving the way for future missions by testing the flight in the very concept of gravitational wave detection, it will put two rest masses in near-perfect gravitational free-fall, control and measure their motion with unprecedented accuracy.It uses latest technology to minimize the forces on rest masses and to take accurate measurements.
INSTRUMENTS CARRIED:
- Inertial Sensors
- Laser metrology system
- Drag-free control system
- Ultra precise micro-propulsion system
These instruments make this a highly unusual mission. LISA is an ESA mission which also carries NASA Payload.
LATEST NEWS FROM LISA:
On Dec 7 LISA pathfinder extended its mission duration of six months, in which scientist and engineers will put the experiment to its limit and prepare the spacecraft for further future space observation of gravitational waves.
LISA MISSION's JOINT NATIONS:
- Italy (ASI)
- Germany (DSR)
- United Kingdom (UKSA)
- France (CNES)
- Spain (CDTI)
- Switzerland (SSO)
- Netherlands (SRON)
- United States (DRS)
Further Details click : LISA Pathfinder Mission
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