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October 16th, 2026

The 11-year mood swings of an X-ray binary

NuSTAR observations study the long-term changes in an accreting neutron star system. Also, announcement of GO program Cycle-13.

October 9th, 2026

NuSTAR Observes a Rare Supernova

NuSTAR has obtained the first high-energy X-rays from a rare kind of Type 1a supernova

October 2nd, 2026

NuSTAR makes a metrology laser adjustment

A change to how the lasers are operated is hoped to increase their lifetime in space
Now Observing: XTE_J1810m189
RA: 18h 10m 20.9s
Dec: -19° 4′ 11.2″
Launched On: June 13th, 2012
Since Launch: 5,241 Days
About the Mission

NuSTAR (the Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array) is a NASA Small Explorer mission launched in 2012 and the first telescope in orbit to create images by focussing light in the high-energy X-ray (3 – 79 keV) region of the electromagnetic spectrum. NuSTAR is an active mission dedicated to guest observer programs, including coordination with other X-ray missions and responding to the rapidly changing X-ray sky. Its unique capabilities enable the study of a wide range of scientific targets, from supermassive black holes to our very own Sun.  

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