NewAthena X-ray Observatory
ESA’s NewAthena is a study-stage next-generation X-ray observatory proposed for adoption in 2027 and planned for launch in 2037 to investigate the hot and energetic Universe, including supermassive black holes, galaxy evolution, and matter under extreme conditions.
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- Family Name
- NewAthena
- Full Name
- NewAthena X-ray Observatory
- Roles
- observatoryresearch
- Status
- development
- Type
- spacecraft
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- Description
- ESA’s NewAthena is a study-stage next-generation X-ray observatory proposed for adoption in 2027 and planned for launch in 2037 to investigate the hot and energetic Universe, including supermassive black holes, galaxy evolution, and matter under extreme conditions.
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- Creation Time
- August 13, 2026 at 00:47:35 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 14, 2026 at 02:58:18 UTC