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X-ray Astronomy Mission
The X-ray Astronomy Mission architecting study is underway!
New! Forum for community input to the X-ray Mission Architecting Study! Join the discussion here.
X-ray Mission Data Laboratory (MDL) Studies
- X-ray Gratings MDL (March 19–23)
- X-ray Calorimeter MDL (April 2–6)
- X-ray WFI MDL (April 16–20)
- X-ray Delta MDL (April 30–May 4)
NASA's Request for Information (RFI)
The RFI, "Concepts for the Next NASA X-ray Astronomy Mission," was released in the NASA NSPIRES Web site on September 13, 2011, as solicitation number NNH11ZDA018L. Responses were due by October 28, 2011. The full text of this NASA research opportunity is posted at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/.
- Frequently Asked Questions regarding the RFI
- List of Submitted RFI Responses,Including Updates and Questions
Community Science Team (CST)
NASA has issued a call for Letters of Application for Membership in the Community Science Team for X-ray Astronomy Mission Concepts. The "Dear Colleague" letter can be found here. The deadline for responding was October 19th at 4:30pm EST.
| CST Members | |
|---|---|
| Mark Bautz (MIT) | Stephen Murray (JHU) |
| Joel Bregman (Chair - Michigan) | Paul Plucinsky (CfA) |
| Dave Burrows (Penn State) | Brian Ramsey (MSFC) |
| Webster Cash (U Colorado) | Ron Remillard (MIT) |
| Christine Jones (CfA) | Colleen Wilson-Hodge (MSFC) |
Documents
Program News
11 May 2012
IPSAG One-Day Workshop, Aug. 15, 2012, Washington, D.C. » Details [PDF]
2 May 2012
Fourth PhysPAG Meeting announced: Aug 14-16, 2012 in Washington, D.C. » Details
2 May 2012
ESA L1 selection announced: JUICE is Europe's next large science mission. High scientific value of NGO and ATHENA recognized and technology activities are planned to continue. » Details