Hitomi
NASA partnered with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency on Hitomi, an X-ray observatory designed to detect radiation ranging from X-rays to gamma rays. Hitomi’s goal was to study cosmic elements from the evolution of the universe to the distribution of dark matter within galaxy clusters.
past Mission
Type
Space telescope
Launch
Feb. 17, 2016
Wavelength
X-rays
Operations ceased
March 26, 2016
An artist's concept of Hitomi in orbit.
JAXA
Latest Hitomi News
5 min read
New X-ray Space Observatory to Study Black Holes and History of Galaxy Clusters
Article9 years ago
5 min read
Suzaku Finds Common Chemical Makeup at Largest Cosmic Scales
Article9 years ago
6 min read
Suzaku, Herschel Link a Black-hole ‘Wind’ to a Galactic Gush of Star-forming Gas
Article10 years ago
