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X-Ray Telescope Image Gallery

Images of the X-Ray Telescope (XRT) from integration, testing, and on the spacecraft. All images are from NASA.

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Learn more about the XRT.

Flight star trackers

XRT star trackers

XRT mechanical ground support equipment

XRT mechanical ground support equipment


XRT mechanical ground support equipment

XRT mechanical ground support equipment

XRT telescope subsystem

XRT telescope subsystem


Electromagnetic interference filter box

Electromagnetic interference filter box

Electromagnetic interference and electromagnetic compatibility testing

Electromagnetic interference and electromagnetic compatibility testing


Heat pipes in vertical test

Heat pipes in vertical test

HRS test set-up

HRS test set-up


XRT lift into the space environment simulator

XRT lift into the space environment simulator

XRT in the space environment simulator

XRT in the space environment simulator


Forward tube in the thermal vacuum

Forward tube in the thermal vacuum

Thermal vacuum tests

Thermal vacuum tests


Thermal vacuum tests

Thermal vacuum tests

Preparations for thermal balance tests

Preparations for thermal balance tests


XRT undergoes calibration at the Panter X-ray beam line facility

XRT undergoes calibration at the Panter X-ray beam line facility

XRT in turnover fixture

XRT in turnover fixture


XRT vibration test

XRT vibration test

XRT vibration test

XRT vibration test


XRT vibration test

XRT vibration test


A service of the High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center (HEASARC), Dr. Andy Ptak (Director), within the Astrophysics Science Division (ASD) at NASA/GSFC