XMM-Newton X-ray observatory spacecraft
XMM-Newton is ESA high-energy X-ray observatory spacecraft. Its highly elliptical Earth orbit supports long observations of black holes, neutron stars, galaxy clusters, and other extreme astrophysical sources.
Follow this vehicle family
Future launches and major activity directly linked to this vehicle family.
Identity
- Aliases
- X-ray Multi-Mirror MissionXMMXMM-Newton spacecraft
- Family Name
- XMM-Newton
- Full Name
- XMM-Newton X-ray observatory spacecraft
- Roles
- orbiterobservatoryresearch
- Status
- active
- Type
- spacecraft
Details
- Description
- XMM-Newton is ESA high-energy X-ray observatory spacecraft. Its highly elliptical Earth orbit supports long observations of black holes, neutron stars, galaxy clusters, and other extreme astrophysical sources.
- Dimensions
- Length M
- 10
- First Flight Year
- 1,999
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Programs
- -
- Spacecraft Specs
- Launch Mass Kg
- 3,800
- Reusability
- expendable
Links
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- August 1, 2026 at 08:27:36 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 13, 2026 at 20:47:04 UTC