Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_17 (space_agency VARCHAR, name VARCHAR)
### Question:
Which space agency launched the herschel space observatory?
### Answer:
SELECT space_agency FROM table_name_17 WHERE name = "herschel space observatory"