Chandra Russell Birthday

Nasaʼs chandra x-ray observatory celebrates the similarities and differences between the extremely big & the incredibly small. Jul 23, 1999chandra allows scientists from around the world to obtain x-ray images of exotic environments to help understand the structure and evolution of the universe. Nasa's chandra x-ray observatory, which was launched and deployed by space shuttle columbia on july 23, 1999, is the most sophisticated x-ray observatory built to date.

Chandra has been a leading discovery engine for advancing theoretical astrophysics and state-of-the-art simulations, many of which are running on supercomputers worldwide as you read this. Jan 1, 2026chandra (originally known as the advanced x-ray astrophysics facility) was designed to study individual sources in detail. Chandra is an earth satellite in a 64-hour orbit, and its mission is ongoing as of 2025.

Chandra is one of the great observatories, along with the hubble space telescope, compton gamma ray. Nov 4, 2025the cxc is pleased to announce the release of the chandra cycle 28 call for proposals (cfp). Oct 3, 2024chandra allows scientists from around the world to obtain x-ray images of exotic environments to help understand the structure and evolution of the universe.

Information about the chandra x-ray observatory, which was launched on july 23, 1999, its mission and goals, and the people who built it.