ROSAT
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ROSAT (short for Röntgensatellit) was a German X-ray satellite telescope. It was named in honour of Wilhelm Röntgen. It was launched on June 1 1990 with a Delta II rocket from Cape Canaveral, and operated until February 12 1999.
See also: X-ray astronomy
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