Science Projects
The dedicated team at the Science Projects Branch provides oversight and support to numerous, cutting-edge, research projects and science teams across the Division. In addition to the projects listed below, they also manage the Chandra X-ray Observatory Program.
Earth Science
- SERVIR
Astrophysics
- Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE)
- Lynx X-ray Observatory
Optical Telescopes
- Predictive Thermal Control (PTC)
- Segmented Mirror Technology Program (SMPT)
Heliophysics
- Full sun Ultraviolet Rocket Spectrometer (FURST),
- Marshall Grazing Incidence X-ray Spectrometer, (MaGIXS)
- Hinode
- Scintillation Prediction Observations Research Task (SPORT)
- Chromospheric Lyman-Alpha Spectro-Polarimeter (CLASP)
- Chromospheric Lyman-Alpha Spectro-Polarimeter (CLASP 2)
Scientists have confirmed that the tail of hot gas behind a galaxy group is the longest yet seen. NGC 4839 is plunging into the Coma Cluster and leaving a streak that glows in X-rays. A new study using NASA’s Chandra …
Chandra and NGC 4829: Galaxies Go on a Deep Dive and Leave a Fiery Trail Behind Read More »
Chandra supported the NASA MSFC discussions and presentations at the 2023 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. Debra J. Wallace (ST10) gave a presentation on Chandra science, its important role in multi-messenger astronomy, and the upcoming 25th Anniversary of Chandra’s launch. …
On 6/6/23, IMPACT initiated a one-year student data science collaboration focused on NASA Earth Science with the Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical (A&M) University (AAMU-RISE Foundation). The project leverages the strengths of both NASA’s Interagency Implementation and Advanced Concepts Team (IMPACT) …
IMPACT Initiates Collaborative Data Science Student Project with Alabama A&M University Read More »
Four composite images of two galaxies, a nebula, and a star cluster have been released featuring data combined from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and James Webb Space Telescope. Each image combines Chandra’s X-ray data with infrared data from previously released …
“NASA’s Chandra, Webb Combine for Arresting Views” Read More »
On 5/10/23, Astrophysical Journal Letters published “X-Ray Polarization of BL Lacertae in Outburst” by Abel L. Peirson et al. This is the 21st discovery paper published by the IXPE Science Team. Two additional “discovery papers” have been published by authors …
Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) Featured in Nature Astronomy Read More »