X-ray Science Interest Group
The goal of the X-ray Science Interest Group (XR SIG) is to provide quantitative metrics and assessments to NASA in regard to future X-ray observatories. Specifically, the XR SIG 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 XR SIG will aid the PhysPAG in analyzing technology needs).
The XR SIG is open to all members of the community.
If you are interested in contributing to the work of the XR SIG, please subscribe using the link below. For other inquiries, e-mail co-Chairs Grant Tremblay (Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory) at grant.tremblay@cfa.harvard.edu, David Pooley (Trinity University) at dpooley@trinity.edu, Kristin Madsen (NASA/GSFC) at Kristin.c.madsen@nasa.gov, and Chien-Ting Chen (USRA/MSFC) at ctchen@usra.edu.
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White Papers for Decadal Survey
A list of submitted X-ray Science white papers can be found here: https://pcos.gsfc.nasa.gov/sigs/xrsig/whitepapers.php
Documents
X-ray SIG white paper: "The Scientific Significance of the Soft X-ray Spectrometer" [PDF]
Meetings
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Previous Meetings
Previous XR SIG Chairs
| Name | Institution | SIG/SAG | Term |
|---|
| Jillian Bellovary | Queensborough Comm. Coll. | GW SIG / XR SIG | 2019–2022 |
| Ryan Hickox | Dartmouth College | XR SIG | 2018–2022 |
| John Tomsick | UC Berkeley | GR SIG / XR SIG | 2016–2019 |
| Mark Bautz | MIT | XR SIG | 2014–March 2018 |
| Ralph Kraft | SAO | XR SIG | 2016–2018 |
| Jay Bookbinder | SAO | XR SIG | 2012–2016 |
| John Nousek | Penn State Univ. | XR SIG | 2013–2016 |
JAXA, NASA XRISM Mission Ready for Liftoff
XRISM launched successfully on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, at 7:42 p.m. EDT (Thursday, Sept. 7, 8:42 a.m. in Japan). The spacecraft separated from the rocket at 7:56 p.m. EDT.Read more.
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21 September 2023
Open Source Science Data Repositories Workshop 27-29 September 2023 »
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21 September 2023
Astrophysics Advisory Committee (APAC) Meeting 19-20 October 2023 »
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13 September 2023
2023 Astrophysics Probe Explorer Announcement of Opportunity: Revisions »
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13 September 2023
IXPE General Observer Cycle 1 Notice of Intent Due 18 September 2023 »
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13 September 2023
INTEGRAL's Final Call for Guest Observing Time, AO-21, is Open »
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13 September 2023
JWST Calibration Workshop: November 14 – 17, 2023 »
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6 September 2023
Special Announcement About the Habitable Worlds Observatory START and TAG Teams »
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5 September 2023
XRISM Launch Rescheduled for This Week »
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5 September 2023
SMD Bridge Program Seed Funding Announcement of Opportunity Still Open »
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5 September 2023
ROSES-23: D.13 Astrophysics Pioneers Not Solicited This Year »
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XRISM launched successfully on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, at 7:42 p.m. EDT (Thursday, Sept. 7, 8:42 a.m. in Japan). The spacecraft separated from the rocket at 7:56 p.m. EDT.Read more.
