Sciences and Exploration Directorate

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

Class:

Flight Project

Status:

In Development

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Launch Date:

October 2024

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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.

Key Staff