X-ray Astrophysics Laboratory

Neutron star Interior Composition ExploreR (NICER)

Class:

Instrument

Status:

Operational

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Launch Date:

June 2017

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The Neutron star Interior Composition ExploreR (NICER) is an X-ray telescope dedicated to observe timing of neutron stars. NICER was placed on the ISS in 2017 to observe pulsars to both determine the structure of neutron stars and to demonstrate their use as deep space navigation beacons.

Key Staff
    video capture of NICER on the ISS