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The International X-ray Observatory: Science Prospects and Technology ChallengesThis talk will describe the International X-ray Observatory (IXO) mission. It will present the key scientific goals, relating to strong gravity, cosmic feedback, and the life cycle of matter. The mission configuration will be described. Emphasis will be placed on the design and anticipated implementation of the X-ray mirror system.
Document ID
20080043945
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Petre, Robert
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2008
Subject Category
Social And Information Sciences (General)
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Workshop on Astronomical X-ray Optics
Location: Prague
Country: Czech Republic
Start Date: December 2, 2008
End Date: December 6, 2008
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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