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July 3rd, 2026

The Environment Around a Supermassive Black Hole

NuSTAR observes a nearby supermassive black hole to investigate accretion close to its event horizon.

June 26th, 2026

NuSTAR celebrates 14 years

NuSTAR celebrates 14th anniversary of launch

June 18th, 2026

Following Up a Mysterious Explosion in a Nearby Galaxy

NuSTAR has made an early observation of a candidate Type 1a supernova.
Now Observing: MCGm06m30m15
RA: 13h 35m 53.8s
Dec: -34° 17′ 44.2″
Launched On: June 13th, 2012
Since Launch: 5,133 Days
About the Mission

NuSTAR (the Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array) is a NASA Small Explorer mission launched in 2012 and the first telescope in orbit to create images by focussing light in the high-energy X-ray (3 – 79 keV) region of the electromagnetic spectrum. NuSTAR is an active mission dedicated to guest observer programs, including coordination with other X-ray missions and responding to the rapidly changing X-ray sky. Its unique capabilities enable the study of a wide range of scientific targets, from supermassive black holes to our very own Sun.  

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