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Einstein Probe (Tianguan)

爱因斯坦探针 / 天关

As of: 01/06/2026Planned: 2024

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Overview

X-ray telescope for transient events such as supernovae and tidal disruptions, launched in 2024, with contributions from ESA and CNES.

As of: 01 Jun 2026.

Quick facts

Status
ongoing
Planned
2024
Operator
CAS, with contributions from ESA and CNES

Mission goals

  • Observing short-lived high-energy events (supernovae, tidal disruption events)
  • A very wide field of view for fast X-ray sky surveys

Timeline / milestones

  • 2024Launch, ongoing science operations since

Scientific results / significance

Expands the ability to detect transient high-energy events early and alert other telescopes worldwide for follow-up observations.

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