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International X-ray Observatory

Solar System Studies

Suprisingly, given the low temperatures, a variety of high-energy processes are seen from all terrestrial planets, Jovian planets and minor bodies. Constellation-X can help advance our understanding of basic plasma and plasma-neutral processes within our solar system and, by implication, in extra-solar planetary systems.


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NASA Official: Dr. Ann Hornschemeier
Last Updated: May 14, 2008