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The X-Ray Surveyor Mission Concept Study: Forging the Path to NASA Astrophysics 2020 Decadal Survey PrioritizationThe X-Ray Surveyor mission concept is unique among those being studied for prioritization in the NASA Astrophysics 2020 Decadal Survey. The X-Ray Surveyor mission will explore the high-energy Universe; providing essential and complimentary observations to the Astronomy Community. The NASA Astrophysics Roadmap (Enduring Quests, Daring Visions) describes the need for an X-Ray Observatory that is capable of addressing topics such as the origin and growth of the first supermassive black holes, galaxy evolution and growth of the cosmic structure, and the origin and evolution of the stars that make up our Universe. To address these scientifically compelling topics and more, an Observatory that exhibits leaps in capability over that of previous X-Ray Observatories in needed. This paper describes the current status of the X-Ray Surveyor Mission Concept Study and the path forward, which includes scientific investigations, technology development, and community participation.
Document ID
20160010325
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Gaskin, Jessica (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Ozel, Feryal (Arizona Univ. Tucson, AZ, United States)
Vikhlinin, Alexey (Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Cambridge, MA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2016
Publication Date
June 26, 2016
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Report/Patent Number
MSFC-E-DAA-TN34490
Meeting Information
Meeting: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation Conference
Location: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom
Start Date: June 26, 2016
End Date: July 1, 2016
Sponsors: International Society for Optical Engineering
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
Keywords
X-Ray Surveyor
X-Ray Astronomy

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