For the first time, scientists have used NASA's IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) to directly measure the magnetic ...

While confirming long-held theories of how pulsar trails work, the findings raise new questions.

IXPE, which launched Dec. 9, 2021, is the only satellite flying today that can make such a polarization measurement. "This was one of the biggest mysteries about supermassive black hole jets," said ...

NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) mission, the first satellite dedicated to measuring the polarization of ...

NASA launched its latest mission this week: A space-based observatory that will use X-ray instruments to study phenomena such as black holes, neutron stars, and pulsars. The Imaging X-ray Polarimetry ...

MIAMI (CBSMiami) -- Space is filled with interesting phenomena we don't fully understand, but NASA is launching a mission early Thursday morning that hopes to make a dent in that by studying some of ...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — NASA awarded a launch contract to SpaceX July 8 for the launch of a small astrophysics mission as the company offered a Falcon 9 at a lower price than a much smaller rocket. NASA ...