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Astronomical Spectroscopy in Spacecraft

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Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy

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Enables the study of the most energetic events and objects in the universe such as gamma-ray bursts and active galactic nuclei.

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X-ray Spectroscopy

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Used to investigate high-energy phenomena such as black holes, neutron stars, and supernova remnants.

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Ultraviolet Spectroscopy

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Employed to study the high-energy processes in the universe, such as star formation and the interstellar medium.

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Infrared Spectroscopy

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Utilized to investigate the thermal properties and composition of dust, asteroids, and cometary comas.

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Mass Spectrometry

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Used in situ on planetary missions to directly characterize the composition of atmospheres and surfaces.

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Visible Light Spectroscopy

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Used to analyze the reflected sunlight from planetary surfaces, determining chemical compositions.

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Magnetospheric Imaging

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Provides insights into the space environment around planets by detecting energetic neutral atoms.

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Radio Spectroscopy

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Allows the examination of cold gas clouds and cosmic microwave background radiation.

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Photometry

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Measures the intensity of light from stars and galaxies to determine distances and composition.

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Raman Spectroscopy

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In planetary exploration, used for mineral identification and detecting organic materials.

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