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Instrument response files have been updated

The X-IFU has recently undergone several changes in its design architecture. An important work ahead of the launch is to analyse, verify and understand the X-IFU capabilities when observing. That's why the instrument response files have been updated.

Go-ahead for Athena

On Wednesday November 8, 2023, ESA’s Science Programme Committee (SPC) formally and unanimously approved the restart of industrial studies for the Athena mission, still considered as a flagship mission.

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TEASER: Discover the heart of the X-IFU

The X-IFU team has been working on a brand new video and we have a great teaser to share with […]

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