Colder than Space -- revolutionary x-ray telescope slated for launch

Colder than Space: The detector of an X-ray telescope slated for launch by Japan on Feb. 8 is colder than chilliest reaches of our universe. The "Astro-E" mission will target clusters of galaxies, supermassive black holes, neutron stars and more.

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Contact: Tony Phillips
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