ASCA (Advanced Satellite for Cosmology and Astrophysics)

ASCA (Advanced Satellite for Cosmology and Astrophysics) was a Japanese space observatory launched in 1993 to study the universe’s X-ray emissions. It carried advanced telescopes and detectors to observe high-energy phenomena like black holes, neutron stars, and galaxy clusters. By capturing detailed X-ray images and spectra, ASCA helped scientists understand extreme cosmic environments, the origins of cosmic rays, and the evolution of large-scale structures in the universe. Its insights contributed significantly to high-energy astrophysics, furthering our knowledge of the universe’s most energetic and dynamic processes.