
, Laser Interferometer Space Antenna From Wikipedia , the free encyclopedia Jump to : navigation search For other uses of this acronym see LISA disambiguation Laser Interferometer Space Antenna Artist's conception of LISA spacecraft Operator ESA , NASA Satellite of Sun The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna LISA is a proposed space mission concept designed to detect and accurately measure gravitational waves from astronomical sources . It is currently not funded by any space agency however , a proof-of-concept mission , LISA Pathfinder designed to demonstrate the technology necessary for a successful full mission is due for launch in 2014. 1 The LISA was previously a joint effort between the United States space agency NASA and the European Space Agency ESA However , on April 8th 2011, NASA