Hitomi

NASA partnered with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency on Hitomi, an X-ray observatory designed to detect radiation ranging from X-rays to gamma rays. Hitomi’s goal was to study cosmic elements from the evolution of the universe to the distribution of dark matter within galaxy clusters.

past Mission

Type

Space telescope

Launch

Feb. 17, 2016

Wavelength

X-rays

Operations ceased

March 26, 2016
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An artist's concept of Hitomi in orbit
An artist's concept of Hitomi in orbit.
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