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ongoingDark matter detector

DAMPE (Wukong)

悟空

As of: 01/06/2026Planned: 2015

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Overview

Dark Matter Particle Explorer (悟空), launched in 2015.

As of: 01 Jun 2026.

Quick facts

Status
ongoing
Planned
2015
Operator
CAS

Mission goals

  • Searching for dark-matter signatures in cosmic rays
  • Precision measurement of high-energy electrons and gamma rays

Timeline / milestones

  • 2015Launch
  • 2017First precision measurements of the cosmic electron spectrum published

Scientific results / significance

One of the most sensitive measurements of the cosmic electron/positron spectrum to date; found hints of possibly unexpected structure in the energy spectrum.

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