Space Interferometry Mission (SIM): overview and current status

James C. Marr

doi:10.1117/12.460706

26 February 2003 Space interferometry mission (SIM): overview and current status

James C. Marr

Proceedings Volume 4852, Interferometry in Space; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.460706
Event: Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation, 2002, Waikoloa, Hawai'i, United States

Abstract

The Space Interferometry Mission (SIM) will be the first in-space, long-baseline Michelson Stellar Interferometer. SIM will perform precision astrometry at the micro-arcsecond accuracy level, which will be used to characterize planetary systems around stars within about ten parsecs of Earth and address a number of other key astrophysics projects. This paper provides a broad overview of the SIM Mission. Topics covered include: the science objectives, key top level requirements, how the mission will be implemented (technical and programmatic), technology development status, an assessment of where the project is today, and prognosis for the future.

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James C. Marr "Space interferometry mission (SIM): overview and current status", Proc. SPIE 4852, Interferometry in Space, (26 February 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.460706

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