Science Projects
The dedicated team at the Science Projects Branch provides oversight and support to numerous, cutting-edge, research projects and science teams across the Division. In addition to the projects listed below, they also manage the Chandra X-ray Observatory Program.
Earth Science
- SERVIR
Astrophysics
- Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE)
- Lynx X-ray Observatory
Optical Telescopes
- Predictive Thermal Control (PTC)
- Segmented Mirror Technology Program (SMPT)
Heliophysics
- Full sun Ultraviolet Rocket Spectrometer (FURST),
- Marshall Grazing Incidence X-ray Spectrometer, (MaGIXS)
- Hinode
- Scintillation Prediction Observations Research Task (SPORT)
- Chromospheric Lyman-Alpha Spectro-Polarimeter (CLASP)
- Chromospheric Lyman-Alpha Spectro-Polarimeter (CLASP 2)
- High-Resolution Coronal imager (Hi-C) Flare
Three sonification’s of data from Chandra and other NASA telescopes has been released. These sonification’s include a binary system (R Aquarii), a galaxy group (Stephen’s Quintet), and a spiral galaxy (M104). These sonification’s were led by the Chandra X-ray Center …
These new images show X-ray data of the area around the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. New data from NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) are combined with other X-ray data from NASA’s Chandra …
Chandra and IXPE: Milky Way’s Central Black Hole Woke Up 200 Years ago Read More »
Scientists have confirmed that the tail of hot gas behind a galaxy group is the longest yet seen. NGC 4839 is plunging into the Coma Cluster and leaving a streak that glows in X-rays. A new study using NASA’s Chandra …
Chandra and NGC 4829: Galaxies Go on a Deep Dive and Leave a Fiery Trail Behind Read More »
Chandra supported the NASA MSFC discussions and presentations at the 2023 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. Debra J. Wallace (ST10) gave a presentation on Chandra science, its important role in multi-messenger astronomy, and the upcoming 25th Anniversary of Chandra’s launch. …
On 6/6/23, IMPACT initiated a one-year student data science collaboration focused on NASA Earth Science with the Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical (A&M) University (AAMU-RISE Foundation). The project leverages the strengths of both NASA’s Interagency Implementation and Advanced Concepts Team (IMPACT) …
IMPACT Initiates Collaborative Data Science Student Project with Alabama A&M University Read More »