Chandra X-ray Observatory
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory is an active X-ray space telescope built and integrated by TRW, now part of Northrop Grumman, and operated by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Its mirrors and instruments observe high-energy phenomena from a highly elliptical Earth orbit.
Identity
- Aliases
- Advanced X-ray Astrophysics FacilityAXAFChandra
- Name
- Chandra X-ray Observatory
- Slug
- chandra-x-ray-observatory
- Status
- active
Details
- Description
- NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory is an active X-ray space telescope built and integrated by TRW, now part of Northrop Grumman, and operated by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Its mirrors and instruments observe high-energy phenomena from a highly elliptical Earth orbit.
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- Creation Time
- 7/17/2026, 1:15:31 AM
- Updated Time
- 7/17/2026, 1:15:31 AM
Other
- First Flight Date
- 1999-07-23