Tag: IXPE

NASA’s primary science objective in astrophysics is to “discover how the universe works.” The X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer Mission (IXPE) furthers that objective as the first mission dedicated to observing polarized X-rays, revealing previously hidden details of the universe.  IXPE is a Small Explorer mission that is part...

In case you missed it yesterday, Space-X launched NASA's Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) satellite , from Cape Canaveral, FL, and TAI's Graphite Fiber Thermal Straps (GFTS®) were along for the ride! The refrigerator-sized IXPE satellite is a $214 million...

The space telescope provided with three important instruments produced in Italy was launched at dawn. He will accomplish studies based on polarimetry in X-rays. A lot of Italian science is on board the IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) satellite, which...