Nasa’s newest X-ray telescope rockets into orbit

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Nasa’s Newest X-Ray Telescope Rockets Into Orbit
A SpaceX rocket lifts off at the Kennedy Space Centre, © AP/Press Association Images
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By Associated Press Reporter

Nasa’s newest X-ray observatory has rocketed into orbit in a bid to shed light on exploded stars, black holes and other violent high-energy events unfolding across the universe.

SpaceX launched the spacecraft on its mission from the Kennedy Space Centre.

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It is called IXPE, short for Imaging X-ray Polarisation Explorer.


Scientists said the observatory – actually three telescopes in one – will unveil the most dramatic and extreme parts of the universe as never before.

“IXPE is going to open a new window on the X-ray sky,” said Brian Ramsey, Nasa’s deputy principal scientist.

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Operations should begin next month.

Nasa is partnering with the Italian Space Agency on the project.

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