Exploring the X-Ray Universe: 25 Stunning Images To Celebrate NASA’s Chandra 25th Anniversary

NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory marks 25 years with new cosmic images and a history of significant contributions to space exploration and education. Since its launch in 1999, Chandra has helped unveil cosmic mysteries and supported the development of thousands of astronomers, maintaining its status as a cornerstone in astrophysical research.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of its launch, NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory is releasing 25 never-before-seen views of a wide range of cosmic objects.

These images, which all include data from Chandra, demonstrate how X-ray astronomy explores all corners of the universe. By combining X-rays from Chandra with other space-based observatories and telescopes on the ground, as many of these images do, astronomers can tackle the biggest questions and investigate long-standing mysteries across the cosmos.