Infrared Space Interferometer (IRSI) A Cornerstone Mission in the European Space Agency's Horizon Plus initiative, one of the principal goals of which will be to search for and characterize Earth-like extrasolar planets. Among the leading proposed designs is Darwin. Final selection of the Interferometer Cornerstone will be made in about 2000 for launch in the period 2009 to 2017. Related category SATELLITES AND SPACE PROBES Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) |