IXO system studies and technology preparation

M. Bavdaz; Ph. Gondoin; K. Wallace; T. Oosterbroek; D. Lumb; D. Martin; P. Verhoeve; L. Puig; L. Torres Soto; A. N. Parmar

doi:10.1117/12.825967

31 August 2009 IXO system studies and technology preparation

M. Bavdaz, Ph. Gondoin, K. Wallace, T. Oosterbroek, D. Lumb, D. Martin, P. Verhoeve, L. Puig, L. Torres Soto, A. N. Parmar

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Proceedings Volume 7437, Optics for EUV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Astronomy IV; 743702 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.825967
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2009, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

The International X-ray Observatory (IXO) is a candidate mission in the ESA Space Science Programme Cosmic Visions 2015-2025. IXO is being studied as a joint mission with NASA and JAXA. The mission concept and X-ray telescope accommodation have both been studied in the ESA Concurrent Design Facility. Competitive industrial studies will now further investigate the issues raised, and will elaborate mission concepts. In parallel the required technologies are being developed, with the main emphasis under ESA responsibility being focused on Silicon Pore Optics (SPO). A technology development plan has been made and its implementation is progressing well. The paper presents a summary of the ESA system studies of IXO and provides an overview of the related ESA led technology preparation activities.

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M. Bavdaz, Ph. Gondoin, K. Wallace, T. Oosterbroek, D. Lumb, D. Martin, P. Verhoeve, L. Puig, L. Torres Soto, and A. N. Parmar "IXO system studies and technology preparation", Proc. SPIE 7437, Optics for EUV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Astronomy IV, 743702 (31 August 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.825967

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