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====Deep-space astronomy====
The [[Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope]], initially called the Gamma-Ray Large Area Space Telescope (GLAST), is an international, multi-agency space observatory used to study the cosmos. It was launched June 11, 2008, has a design life of 5 years and a goal of 10 years. The primary instrument is the Large Area Telescope (LAT), which is sensitive in the photon energy range of 0.1 to greater than 300 GeV and can view about 20% of the sky at any given moment.<ref>[http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/GLAST/spacecraft/index.html "Fermi Gamma-Ray Space Telescope"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110318183528/http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/GLAST/spacecraft/index.html |date=2011-03-18 }}, NASA</ref> The LAT is complemented by the GLAST Burst Monitor (GBM) which can detect burst of X-rays and gamma rays in the 8-keV to 3-MeV energy range, overlapping with the LAT. The GBM is a collaborative effort between the U.S. [[National Space Science and Technology Center]] and the [[Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics]] in Germany. MSFC manages the GBM, and Charles A. Meegan{{update inline|date=July 2019}} of MSFC is the Principal Investigator. Many new discoveries have been made in the initial period of operation. For example, on May 10, 2009, a burst was detected that, by its propagation characteristics, is believed to negate some approaches to a new theory of gravity.<ref>[http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/GLAST/news/first_year.html NASA - Fermi Telescope Caps First Year With Glimpse of Space-Time] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110416160427/http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/GLAST/news/first_year.html |date=2011-04-16 }}. Nasa.gov. Retrieved on 2013-07-21.</ref>

The Burst and Transient Source Experiment (BATSE), with [[Gerald J. Fishman]] of MSFC serving as Principal Investigator, is an ongoing examination of the many years of data from gamma-ray bursts, pulsars, and other transient gamma-ray phenomena.<ref>"The Gamma-Ray Astronomy Team Home Page; {{cite web |url=http://www.batse.msfc.nasa.gov/ |title=Gamma Ray Astrophysics at the NSSTC |access-date=2011-11-13 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111108070046/http://www.batse.msfc.nasa.gov/ |archive-date=2011-11-08}}</ref> The 2011 [[Shaw Prize]], often called "Asia's Nobel Prize," was shared by Fishman and Italian astronomer [[Enrico Costa (physicist)|Enrico Costa]] for their gamma-ray research.<ref>Roop, Lee; "Gamma rays lead to glory," ''The Huntsville Times'', June 16, 2011, p. 1</ref>