Suzaku

Observing the X-ray spectrum of the distant universe, Suzaku is opening a new window into the workings of black holes, neutron stars, active galaxies, and other very energetic objects.

Suzaku is a joint effort of NASA and the Japanese space agency JAXA. It was launched July 10, 2005, aboard a Japanese M-V rocket. Before launch, it was known as Astro-E2, but in the tradition of Japanese space science missions, it was renamed on launch.

Public Information and Education Suzaku Learning Center Introduction to X-ray Astronomy		Scientific User Support GOF (Guest Observer Facility)
The Suzaku Instruments XIS (X-ray camera) HXD (Hard X-ray detector) XRT (X-Ray Telescope) XRS (Spectrometer)