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space-exploration29 days ago•56 min saved

AXIS X-ray Telescope Cancellation Sparked by NASA Management Chaos, Says PI

AXIS (Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite), NASA’s planned replacement for the Chandra X-ray Observatory, was halted from eligibility in NASA’s Astrophysics Probe Explorer program amid 2025 budget-related mismanagement and turmoil at Goddard Space Flight Center. Project leader Christopher Reynolds says GSFC staff losses, furloughs, and leadership upheaval compromised AXIS’s Phase A submission, while NASA maintains the cancellation followed its standard review process. The upheaval included the early retirement of key tech developer Will Zhang and a seven-week shutdown, contributing to cost/schedule delays and prompting Reynolds to blame programmatic chaos rather than the science value of AXIS.

via Space|

#astrophysics-probe-explorer #axis #nasa

space1 month ago•5 min saved

AXIS knocked out of NASA's Probe competition amid 2025 upheaval

NASA has disqualified the AXIS X-ray telescope from the Astrophysics Probe Explorer competition, saying the concept did not meet the program’s cost and schedule requirements. AXIS’s lead says the setback stems from widespread 2025 agency upheaval and disruptions at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, including staffing losses and a government shutdown, while NASA maintains AXIS was not compliant with the 2023 AO. With AXIS eliminated, PRIMA remains the sole Probe candidate, prompting concern in the X-ray astronomy community about the field’s future and prompting discussion of pursuing smaller Explorer-class missions and awaiting future opportunities NASA plans to announce.

via SpaceNews|

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business3 months ago•0 min saved

Axis Files $29bn Lawsuit Against Guinea Over Bauxite Dispute

Bauxite mining company Axis has filed a $29 billion legal claim against Guinea, likely related to mining rights or disputes, highlighting ongoing tensions in the mining sector.

via Financial Times|

#axis #bauxite #business

science-and-technology1 year ago•4 min saved

NASA's Next Cosmic Imager: Two Space Telescope Designs Compete

NASA is evaluating two new space telescope designs, PRIMA and AXIS, to determine which will become the next "Probe" class mission. PRIMA aims to study the universe in far-infrared wavelengths, while AXIS focuses on X-ray imaging of black holes and supernovae. Both projects have until 2026 to finalize their designs, with a $5 million budget each, and the selected mission is expected to launch in 2032. These missions are part of a new class of medium-scale projects proposed to bridge the gap until the next generation of large observatories is developed.

via Space.com|

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science1 year ago•3 min saved

NASA Advances X-Ray Telescope Mission with New Proposals and Partnerships

NASA defended its selection of two proposals, AXIS and PRIMA, for its Astrophysics Probe Explorer program, despite community concerns about their unequal footing. The agency emphasized that the choices align with decadal priorities and aim to balance the astrophysics portfolio. Questions arose about the selection process, particularly regarding the perceived lower ranking of AXIS, but NASA maintained that both proposals were chosen based on their scientific merit and potential to enhance current capabilities.

via SpaceNews|

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science3 years ago•2 min saved

James Webb Telescope Reveals Stunning New Images of Uranus and its Moons.

NASA's James Webb telescope captured a detailed image of Uranus on February 6, revealing the planet's faint, rarely photographed rings and unique axis. Uranus rotates at an angle of almost 90 degrees, making it the only planet to rotate almost completely on its side. The image also shows bright spots, likely related to typical storm activity, and six of the planet's 27 known moons.

via The Hill|

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science3 years ago•2 min saved

James Webb Telescope Reveals Stunning New Images of Uranus

NASA's James Webb telescope captured a new image of Uranus in February, providing a detailed look at the planet's faint, rarely photographed rings. The image also shows Uranus' unique axis, which rotates at an angle of almost 90 degrees, making it the only planet to rotate almost completely on its side. The planet's poles are located on its sides, giving it the appearance of a ball rolling around the sun. The bright spots seen in the image are the planet's clouds, which are likely related to typical storm activity.

via WGN TV Chicago|

#axis #james-webb-telescope #nasa

science3 years ago•2 min saved

James Webb Telescope Reveals Spectacular New View of Uranus in 4K

NASA's James Webb telescope captured a new image of Uranus in February, providing a detailed look at the planet's faint, rarely photographed rings and unique axis. The image shows bright features in the planet's atmosphere, likely related to typical storm activity, and a subtle brightening near the Uranian north pole. The planet's extreme tilt makes it the only planet to rotate almost completely on its side, with its poles located on its sides, giving it the appearance of a ball rolling around the sun.

via KOIN.com|

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