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Spacecraft & Observation Technology — Engineering the Tools of Discovery

Every discovery in astrophysics relies on the instruments we build — telescopes, probes, spacecraft, detectors, and advanced sensing technologies.

Post here about:
• Telescopes (ground & space-based) 
• Detectors & sensors 
• Spectroscopy 
• Spacecraft engineering 
• Probes & missions 
• Instrument calibration 
• Data collection technologies 
• Radio, optical, infrared, X-ray astronomy 
• Future mission concepts 

If it observes, measures, travels, or detects — it belongs in this subforum.