Extreme Universe Space Observatory

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The Extreme Universe Space Observatory (EUSO) is the first Space mission devoted to the investigation of cosmic rays and neutrinos of extreme energy ({{nowrap| E > 5×10¹⁹ eV). Using the Earth's atmosphere as a giant detector, the detection is performed by looking at the streak of fluorescence produced when such a particle interacts with the Earth's atmosphere.

EUSO is a mission of the European Space Agency, and it is currently under "Phase A" study with a goal for a three year mission starting in 2009. EUSO will be accommodated as an external payload of the Columbus module of the International Space Station.

[edit] External links

• Official ESA EUSO webpage

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