澳大利亚的SpIRIT超小型卫星完成了最初的任务,现在正在研究宇宙伽马射线暴。 Australia's SpIRIT nanosatellite completes initial mission, now studying cosmic gamma-ray bursts.

墨尔本大学在意大利和澳大利亚空间机构的支持下开发的澳大利亚SpIRIT超小型卫星在进入轨道600多天和9000多场地球革命之后成功完成了最初的飞行任务阶段。 Australia’s SpIRIT nanosatellite, developed by the University of Melbourne with support from the Italian and Australian space agencies, has successfully completed its initial mission phase after over 600 days in orbit and more than 9,000 Earth revolutions. 2023年12月在SpaceX Falcon 9号火箭上发射,这颗1米长的卫星部署了它的热管理系统,在空间拍摄了自己的图像,包括展示太阳电池板和飞行任务标志的“自相”。 Launched in December 2023 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, the 1-meter satellite deployed its thermal management system and captured images of itself in space, including a “selfie” showing its solar panels and mission logos. 它现已进入其科学阶段,使用伽马射线探测器探测因恒星死亡或碰撞而突然发生的宇宙爆发,向天文学家提供预警。 It now enters its science phase, using a gamma-ray detector to detect sudden cosmic bursts from dying or colliding stars, providing early warnings to astronomers. 预计这次任务将持续1 000多天,标志着澳大利亚空间能力的一大进步,并突显了空间科学方面强有力的国际合作。 The mission, expected to last over 1,000 days, marks a major advancement in Australia’s space capabilities and highlights strong international collaboration in space science.