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ITM Physics Laboratory
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Imaging Microburst Precipitation with Atmospheric X-ray Emissions (iMPAX)

CubeSat combining particle detector and X-ray imager

Launch Date
2027
Class
Flight Project
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Combination of X-ray imager and particle detector will allow, for the first time, a complete quantification of energetic electron flux into the atmosphere on km scale size of microburst precipitation. Based on heritage of FIREBIRD-II and AEPEX (soon to be launched) CubeSat missions.