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Spektr-RG is a Russian-German space-based X-ray observatory launched in 2019 and placed in an orbit around the Sun-Earth L2 region. It carries two principal telescopes: the German-built eROSITA instrument and the Russian ART-XC instrument. The mission was designed to survey the X-ray sky and study galaxy clusters, active galactic nuclei, black holes, neutron stars, and other high-energy sources across different X-ray energy ranges.
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What is the Spektr-RG space mission?
Spektr-RG is a Russian-German space-based X-ray observatory launched in 2019. It was designed to survey the entire X-ray sky from an orbit around the Sun-Earth L2 region.
What instruments does Spektr-RG carry?
The spacecraft carries two principal telescopes: the German-built eROSITA and the Russian ART-XC instrument. These work together to map high-energy astrophysical phenomena across the universe.
What is the main scientific goal of the Spektr-RG mission?
The mission's primary objective is to conduct a comprehensive all-sky survey to detect millions of X-ray sources. This includes mapping galaxy clusters and supermassive black holes to understand the structure of the universe.
Where is Spektr-RG located in space?
Once it reached its operational position in 2019, the observatory was placed in a halo orbit around the second Lagrange point, or L2, of the Sun-Earth system. This location provides a stable thermal environment away from Earth's radiation belts.
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