Department of Atomic Energy

India Unveils World’s Highest Gamma Ray Telescope in Ladakh: A Cosmic Leap

India has reached new heights in space exploration by launching the world’s highest-altitude gamma ray telescope, MACE, at Hanle, Ladakh. Set at an altitude of 4,270 metres, this state-of-the-art telescope will help scientists uncover the mysteries of the universe. A Major Step in Astronomy The MACE (Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment)...