The PAMELA (Payload for Antimatter Matter Exploration and Light-nuclei Astrophysics) detector is a space-based experiment designed to study cosmic rays, which are high-energy particles originating from outer space. Launched in June 2006 aboard the Russian Resurs-DK1 satellite, PAMELA's primary objectives include: 1. **Studying Cosmic Rays**: PAMELA measures the flux and composition of cosmic rays, focusing mainly on protons, helium nuclei, and heavier atomic nuclei.
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