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Spektr-RG

  • 15 Jul 2019
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Russia has launched a space telescope, named Spektr-RG, in a joint project with Germany.

  • It is intended to replace Spektr-R, known as the Russian Hubble. The Russian Space Agency, Roscosmos, lost control of the Spektr-R in January 2019.
  • Spektr-R was launched in the year 2011 to observe black holes, neutron stars and magnetic fields, aiding understanding of cosmic expansion.
  • Spektr-RG will take up similar duties but will also work on mapping X-Rays across the sky.
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