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The Chandra X-Ray Observatory: An Overview of Its SuccessThe Chandra X-Ray Observatory was designed for three years of operation with a goal of five. Launched on July 23,1999 this Great Observatory is now beginning its 8th year of operation, The Observatory is an outstanding example of one of NASA's technical and scientific success stories. The reasons for that success will be reviewed and some of the outstanding scientific discoveries will be presented.
Document ID
20070036664
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Weisskopf, Martin C. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
September 18, 2007
Subject Category
Astronomy
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA Conference "Space 2007"
Location: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: September 17, 2007
End Date: September 19, 2007
Sponsors: American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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