X-ray Astrophysics Laboratory

X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM)

Class:

Flight Project

Status:

Operational

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Launch Date:

September 2023

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The X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) is a JAXA/NASA collaborative mission, with ESA participation. Equipped with an X-ray micro-calorimeter and X-ray CCD camera, identical to those on Hitomi, specializing in soft X-ray imaging spectroscopy. XRISM's aim is to develop the world of high resolution X-ray spectroscopy.

      Artist's conception of XRISM spacecraft