Large Observatory for X-ray Timing (LOFT)

The Large Observatory for X-ray Timing (LOFT) was a proposed space telescope designed to study the universe's most extreme objects, such as neutron stars and black holes. It aimed to detect and analyze high-energy X-ray signals with exceptional timing precision, revealing insights into the fundamental physics of dense matter and strong gravity. By closely monitoring rapid X-ray fluctuations, LOFT would help scientists understand how matter behaves under extreme conditions and test the predictions of Einstein’s theory of general relativity. Although the mission was not ultimately launched, it held promise for advancing our knowledge of high-energy astrophysics.