NuSTAR

201210 m focal mastNASA

LocationSpace

Year2012

Size10 m focal mast

OperatorNASA

About NuSTAR

The first telescope to focus high-energy X-rays, using optics deployed on an extendable mast instead of a long tube. Observes the hottest and most energetic regions, including material whirling near black holes. A small explorer mission weighing about 350 kg.

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