Chandra :: About Chandra

Since its launch on July 23, 1999, the Chandra X-ray Observatory has been NASA's flagship mission for X-ray astronomy, taking its place in the fleet of "Great Observatories."

The Chandra Mission - An overview of the Chandra mission and the latest status report.
- Where's Chandra? - View a representation of the current position of Chandra in relation to the Earth.
- Tracking Chandra - Follow this tutorial to see just what the Chandra orbit looks like.
- Use Google Earth to follow the travels of Chandra.
- Explore Chandra results in the WorldWide Telescope.
- Chandra Interactive Feature - Learn the components of the Chandra spacecraft. (requires flash)
- Chandra Podcasts Downloadable content for your stargazers on the go.
- Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar (Chandra) - Discover the man behind the name, including which area of study he was awarded the Nobel prize for.
- How the Chandra X-ray Observatory got its name - See the details of the naming contest and winning essays.
- Fun Facts - Learn some interesting trivia about the Chandra X-ray Observatory and what it studies in a question & answer format.
- Top 10 Facts About Chandra - Did you know Chandra was the largest satellite Shuttle Columbia ever launched? You'll find this and 9 other exciting tidbits here.
Chandra Hardware
- Telescope System
- Science Instruments
- Spacecraft
- Interactive Chandra Spacecraft (requires Flash)
Who's Who at CXC? - Some of the people behind the Chandra X-ray Center and appropriate contact information.
New & Noteworthy - The latest additions and updates to the Chandra site as well as announcements & other special features
Chandra Chronicles - Read about the people and science involved in making Chandra discoveries.

I Love the '90s -- at least 1999
Nine years ago this week, Chandra was launched aboard the Space Shuttle...
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Revised: May 28, 2008