Astrophysics Branch

Marshall Space Flight Center's Astrophysics Branch uses space and ground-based observatories to peer back to the earliest epochs of the universe, unravel its mysteries, and study the most violent explosions in our galaxy and beyond. Our goal is to help discover how the universe works, explore how it began and evolved, and search for life on planets around other stars.

Team Org Chart
A growing black hole, called a quasar, is seen at the center of a faraway galaxy in this artist's concept. Astronomers using NASA's Spitzer and Chandra space telescopes discovered swarms of similar quasars hiding in dusty galaxies in the distant universe.
IXPE: Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer
Chandra X-ray Observatory
Gamma Ray Astrophysics
Lynx X-ray Observatory
Chandra Public Radio Hour Special

The Advanced Neutron Spectrometer Relocated to Node2 on the International Space Station

April 22, 2021

The Advanced Neutron Spectrometer on the ISS (ANS-ISS) was successfully relocated from the Columbus Module to Node2. The ANS-ISS will operate for one year in Node2 to monitor the neutron flux and radiation exposure in this module. These operations will …

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Marshall Scientists and Engineers Support NIAC Phase III Neutrino-Detecting Mission

April 9, 2021

NASA encourages researchers to develop and study unexpected approaches for traveling through, understanding, and exploring space. To further these goals, the agency has selected seven studies for additional funding – totaling $5 million – from the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program. …

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