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
On 4/14/23, the Chandra X-ray Observatory public engagement team joined NASA Marshall Space Flight Center community relations group to staff exhibits during the 2023 Student Launch “Rocket Fair”. Over 1000 spectators attended the fair with several hundred stopping by the …
Chandra’s public engagement coordinator, Kirk Pierce, supported Marshall Space Flight Center’s public engagement team during the 2023 Alabama “Space Days” in Montgomery, AL on 4/10/23. State representatives, Ben Harrison (District 2) and Parker Moore (District 4) stopped by the NASA …
Astronomers have determined supernova explosions pose yet another threat to planets and their atmospheres. This result comes from analysis of X-ray observations for over 30 supernovae using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes. For some types of supernovas, the …
Chandra’s Project Scientist, Steven Ehlert (ST12), presented to the Huntsville, Alabama L5 Society (HAL5) on 4/6/23. Featured in his presentation were engaging images of Chandra science discoveries, a brief history of X-ray observatories, and sonification discussions.
The most recent Chandra image release “Chandra Determines What Makes A Galaxy’s Wind Blow” was released on 3/29/23. NGC 253 shows the effect of powerful winds being launched in opposite directions from the center of the galaxy. Although it is …
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