Particle Detection
Spacecraft and space-based modules that do particle detection, looking for cosmic rays and electrons. These can be emitted by the sun (Solar Energetic Particles), our galaxy (Galactic cosmic rays) and extragalactic sources (Extragalactic cosmic rays). There are also Ultra-high-energy cosmic rays from active galactic nuclei.
| Name | Space Agency | Launch Date | Terminated | Location | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd High Energy Astrophysics Observatory (HEAO 3) | NASA | 20 September 1979 | 29 May 1981 | Earth orbit (486.4–504.9 km) | |
| Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer 01 (AMS-01) | NASA | 2 June 1998 | 12 June 1998 | Earth orbit (296 km) | |
| Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer 02 (AMS-02) | NASA | 16 May 2011 | — | Earth orbit (353 km) | |
| IBEX | NASA | 19 October 2008 | — | Earth orbit | |
| Payload for Antimatter Matter Exploration and Light-nuclei Astrophysics (PAMELA) | ISA, INFN, RSA, DLR & SNSB | 15 May 2006 | — | Earth orbit (350–610 km) | |
| SAMPEX | NASA / DE | 3 July 1992 | 30 June 2004 | Earth orbit |
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