Sciences and Exploration Directorate

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

Class:

Flight Project

Status:

In Development

Organizations:

Launch Date:

2027

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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.

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    Project Support Specialist
    301-286-6066
    jocelyn.m.lynch@nasa.gov
    Ellie Jeffries
    Project Support Specialist
    301-286-6066
    ellen.e.jeffries@nasa.gov

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