NuSTAR is a space-based X-ray telescope that uses a Wolter telescope design to focus high energy X-rays from astrophysical sources. SSL built the instrument optics benches and the extendable mast that separates the optics from the focal plane.

Campanile with the golden supermoon
Location

Low Earth Orbit

Type

Engineering, Research

Schedule

Launched 2012

Status

Active

Partners

NASA JPL, Caltech, DTU Space