Explore New Results
Evidence for a thin veil of carbon has been found on the neutron star in the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant.
The most distant galaxy cluster yet has been discovered by combining data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and optical and infrared telescopes.
Chandra Status
During the last week the observing schedule was re-planned to include an observation of the source XTE J1752-223 that was accepted as a Target Of Opportunity (TOO) and to include an observation of the source XTE J1810-197. [more]
Chandra Blog
Meet an Astronomer: Leisa Townsley
Leisa Townsley has long been a favorite of the Chandra team. Not only does she do really interesting science, she creates some truly spectacular images...
[More (05 Nov 09)]
Leisa Townsley has long been a favorite of the Chandra team. Not only does she do really interesting science, she creates some truly spectacular images...
[More (05 Nov 09)]
Press Releases
Current press releases concerning the Chandra X-ray Observatory.
Current press releases concerning the Chandra X-ray Observatory.
Status Reports
Current reports include information on the well-being of the spacecraft, planned observations, targets of opportunity and recent real-time activities.
Current reports include information on the well-being of the spacecraft, planned observations, targets of opportunity and recent real-time activities.
Press Resources
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Image Use Policy
Guidelines for utilizing images, applets, movies and animations featured in this Web site.
NASA TV
Links to real-time coverage of NASA activities, missions & resource video.
Interviews & Biographies
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Additional Resources
Guidelines for scientists for the preparation and dissemination of press releases.
Image Use Policy
Guidelines for utilizing images, applets, movies and animations featured in this Web site.
NASA TV
Links to real-time coverage of NASA activities, missions & resource video.
Interviews & Biographies
Biographies and other information on Chandra project members.
Additional Resources
- Chandra Animation & Video
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- First Light Press Kit (archive)
- Early Mission Fact Sheet (archive)
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Revised: January 06, 2009
