Key Technology Development for Constellation-X

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Dec 1999

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American Astronomical Society, 195th AAS Meeting, #88.03; Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, Vol. 31, p.1505

Astronomy and Astrophysics

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The Constellation X-ray mission is a key element in NASA's Structure and Evolution of the Universe (SEU) theme. It consists of a high throughput X-ray astronomy facility, emphasizing observations at high spectral resolution (E/DeltaE 300-3000) while covering a broad energy bandpass (0.25-40 keV). Constellation-X will utilize revolutionary technology to provide a factor of nearly 100 increase in sensitivity compared to current X-ray spectroscopy missions. In so doing, Constellation-X will obtain high quality spectra for all classes of X-ray sources over a wide range of luminosity and redshift, thus addressing fundamental questions of extreme gravity and the evolution of the Universe. Accomplishing these science objectives requires new approaches for the development and operation of the mission. We present the current status of key technologies, including the latest milestones in X-ray calorimeter development and state-of-the-art X-ray mirrors.

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