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The World Space Observatory UltraViolet (WSO-UV) project is an international space observatory designed for observations in the ultraviolet domain where some of the most important astrophysical processes can be efficiently studied with unprecedented sensitivity. WSO-UV is a multipurpose observatory, made by a 170cm aperture telescope, capable of high-resolution spectroscopy, long-slit low-resolution spectroscopy, and deep UV and optical imaging. With a nominal mission life time of 5years, and a planned extension to 10years, from a geosynchronous orbit with an inclination of 51.8∘, WSO-UV will provide observations of exceptional importance for the study of many astrophysical problems. WSO-UV is implemented in the framework of a collaboration between Russia (chair), China, Germany, Spain, and Ukraine. This article is an updated account of the status of the project and its implementation in Spain.
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de Castro, A.I.G., Shustov, B., Sachkov, M., Kappelmann, N., Huang, M., Werner, K. (2010). The Space Telescope for Ultraviolet Astronomy WSO–UV. In: Diego, J., Goicoechea, L., González-Serrano, J., Gorgas, J. (eds) Highlights of Spanish Astrophysics V. Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-11250-8_22
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