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The Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) is NASA’s first mission to study the polarization of X-rays from many different types of celestial objects.

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IXPE is a space observatory built to discover the secrets of some of the most extreme objects in the universe – the remnants of supernova explosions, powerful particle streams ejected by black holes, and more.

Type

Space Telescope

Launch

Dec. 9, 2021

Target

Universe

Objective

Study targets including active galactic nuclei, microquasars, pulsars and more

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NASA X-Ray Mission Gets Fresh Look at 2,000-Year-Old Supernova

NASA’s IXPE Measures White Dwarf Star for First Time

NASA IXPE’s Longest Observation Solves Black Hole Jets Mystery

NASA IXPE’s ‘Heartbeat Black Hole’ Measurements Challenge Current Theories

NASA’s IXPE Imager Reveals Mysteries of Rare Pulsar

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NASA’s IXPE Measures White Dwarf Star for First Time

By Michael Allen For the first time, scientists have used NASA’s IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) to study a white…

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