Overview of ESA study activities on XEUS

P. Gondoin; N. Rando; A. Parmar; D. Martin; P. Verhoeve; T. Oosterbroek; M. Bavdaz; K. Wallace; D. de Wilde; F. Safa

doi:10.1117/12.790482

15 July 2008 Overview of ESA study activities on XEUS

P. Gondoin, N. Rando, A. Parmar, D. Martin, P. Verhoeve, T. Oosterbroek, M. Bavdaz, K. Wallace, D. de Wilde, F. Safa

Proceedings Volume 7011, Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2008: Ultraviolet to Gamma Ray; 70110G (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.790482
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2008, Marseille, France

Abstract

The XEUS (X-ray Evolving Universe Spectroscopy) proposal has been recently selected by the science advisory structure of the European Space Agency as an L-class candidate mission. On this basis, XEUS will undergo an assessment study, in line with the Cosmic Vision 2015-2025 selection process. The mission would represent a follow-up to XMM-Newton, providing a next generation X-ray observatory at disposal of the astrophysics community. The paper provides an overview of the recent study activities performed by ESA, including a critical review of the main requirements and a discussion on the associated impact at system level. The model payload presently considered for XEUS is also presented, as well as the technology developments needs.

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P. Gondoin, N. Rando, A. Parmar, D. Martin, P. Verhoeve, T. Oosterbroek, M. Bavdaz, K. Wallace, D. de Wilde, and F. Safa "Overview of ESA study activities on XEUS", Proc. SPIE 7011, Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2008: Ultraviolet to Gamma Ray, 70110G (15 July 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.790482

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