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Open Call for the NewAthena Science Community (NASC)

Deadline is 16 March 2025

NewAthena is an ESA L-class mission scheduled for launch in 2037. It is conceived as a powerful X-ray observatory with an unprecedented combination of collecting area, survey capabilities and energy resolution.

The NewAthena Science Community (NASC) is the ensemble of scientists supporting the development of the science case of the mission. Membership is NOW OPEN to scientists at any geographical location and career stage, including students, post-doctoral researchers, faculty, research staff, retirees, and those in private enterprises involved in the NewAthena Study. No formal prerequisites are required.

The full document for the scope and structure of the NASC is available here:

To join the NASC, please visit: NewAthena Science Community (NASC) – AO – 2025

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