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astronomy1 month ago•44 min saved

China's Xuntian CSST set to map the cosmos with Hubble-scale sky coverage by 2027

China is advancing the CSST/Xuntian space telescope, a bus-sized observatory with a 2-meter primary mirror and a 2.5-billion-pixel camera designed to survey the sky from near-UV to near-IR with a field of view about 300 times larger than Hubble. Slated for launch in early 2027, it will operate in low Earth orbit co‑orbiting with the Tiangong space station and can be serviced by astronauts. An end-to-end simulation study published ahead of launch highlights potential science across cosmology, galaxies, the Milky Way, and planetary systems, including insights into dark matter and dark energy.

via Space|

#astronomy #china #csst

science-tech1 month ago•14 min saved

A turning point in space: 2026 blends cosmic mapping with lunar ambitions

2026 is poised to reshape space exploration: NASA plans Artemis II to circle the Moon, India presses ahead with the Gaganyaan program and China expands its crewed missions, while flagship telescopes like NASA’s Roman Space Telescope, ESA’s PLATO and China’s Xuntian, plus the Vera Rubin Observatory on the ground, aim to map the cosmos and probe dark matter and dark energy. International cooperation continues even as competition heats up, with joint efforts such as SMILE illustrating a shared drive to understand the Moon’s origins, lunar water resources, and the broader evolution of the solar system.

via The Conversation|

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science-and-technology1 month ago•3 min saved

China's Xuntian Space Telescope to Reveal Universe's Secrets with Breakthrough Data Simulations

China's Chinese Space Station Telescope (CSST), also known as Xuntian, has completed a high-quality scientific data simulation, marking a key step toward its 2026 launch. The telescope features advanced optical systems with a 2-meter aperture, designed for wide-field, multi-color imaging to study galaxies, stars, and exoplanets, promising significant contributions to astrophysics and cosmology. It will operate independently and dock with China's space station for maintenance, supporting long-term space-based scientific exploration.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#astronomy #china #csst

science-and-astronomy2 years ago•6 min saved

China's New Space Telescope Set to Surpass Hubble, Say Astronomers

China is preparing to launch the Xuntian, also known as the Chinese Survey Space Telescope or the Chinese Space Station Telescope (CSST), next year. The CSST, which will co-orbit with China's Tiangong space station, is designed to outperform NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. With a two-meter diameter primary mirror and a field of view over 300 times larger than Hubble, the CSST aims to make breakthroughs in cosmology, dark matter, dark energy, the Milky Way galaxy, star formation, evolution, and exoplanets. The telescope will stay in the same orbit as the space station for long-term independent flight and observations, while also being able to dock with the station for maintenance and upgrades. However, some researchers have raised questions about the specific capabilities and performance of the CSST compared to Hubble.

via Space.com|

#astronomy #china #hubble

space2 years ago•5 min saved

China's New Space Telescope Set to Surpass Hubble, Say Astronomers

China is preparing to launch the Xuntian space telescope, also known as the Chinese Space Station Telescope (CSST), next year. The CSST, which will co-orbit with China's Tiangong space station, is designed to outperform NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. With a larger field of view and similar spatial resolution, the CSST aims to make breakthroughs in cosmology, dark matter, star formation, and exoplanets. However, there are still open questions regarding its capabilities and maintenance in a space station environment.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#astronomical-research #china #hubble