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Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope

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A big tool flies in space.

GLAST on the payload attach fitting.jpg
GLAST on the payload attach fitting.jpg
It looks at the stars. It sees bright light from far away. This helps us learn about space. It is a very cool tool. Do you like the stars?

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GLAST on the payload attach fitting.jpg
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GLASTtimeline.png
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Fermi 5 year 11000x6189.png
File:Delta II Heavy just before liftoff with GLAST.jpg
Delta II Heavy just before liftoff with GLAST.jpg
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Infrared satellite imagery depicts a...
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Fermi Carina Text.png
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Cycle of pulsed gamma rays from the Vela...
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NASA's Fermi, Swift See 'Shockingly...
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Fermi LAT LCR Feb2022-Feb2023 Dark 1600.gif
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GLAST schematic.jpg
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