X-ray SAG

The goal of the X-ray Science Analysis Group (XRSAG) is to provide quantitative metrics and assessments to NASA in regard to future X-ray observatories. Specifically, the XRSAG will

  • Track and analyze evolving science goals and requirements in X-ray astronomy, especially as current "hot" topics evolve.
  • Provide an active communication forum for X-ray astrophysics (e.g., via town hall meetings at venues such as AAS and APS meetings).
  • Support mission studies and concept development for future X-ray observatories.
  • Analyze technology development and prioritization plans with respect to redefined science goals and the evolution of mission concepts (i.e., the XRSAG will aid the PhysPAG in analyzing technology needs).

The XRSAG is open to all members of the community.

If you are interested in contributing to the work of the XRSAG, please subscribe using the link below. For other inquiries, e-mail Jay Bookbinder, chair of the XRSAG, at jbookbinder@cfa.harvard.edu

Jay Bookbinder, Chairjbookbinder@cfa.harvard.edu

Meetings

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Program News

01 May 2013
XRSAG Meeting, April 2013, Monterey, CA, Presentations posted. »  Details
03 Apr 2013
PCOS/PhysPAG Town Halls: April 9 at HEAD, April 16 at APS. »  Details
03 Apr 2013
Upcoming XRSAG Meeting: Friday, April 12th @ HEAD. »  Details
01 Mar 2013
New Astrophysics Roadmap to be developed by a task force of the NASA Advisory Council's Astrophysics Subcommittee during 2013. »  Details

Project News

Chandra News
18 Mar 2013
Famous Supernova Reveals Clues About Crucial Cosmic Distance Markers » Details
Fermi News
3 May 2013
NASA's Fermi, Swift See 'Shockingly Bright' Burst » Details
Planck News
21 Mar 2013
Planck Reveals an Almost Perfect Universe
» Details
XMM-Newton News
19 Mar 2013
Black Hole-Star Pair Orbiting at Dizzying Speed » Details

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Swift News
16 Apr 2013
Dying Supergiant Stars Implicated in Hours-long Gamma-Ray Bursts » Details