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Health & Science2h 33m ago

A new gamma-ray sensor developed by NASA, called AstroPix, will be part of a robotic arm demonstration on the agency's Fly Foundational Robots mission, set to launch in late 2027.

Greenbelt, Maryland; Washington; Edwards, California

Who
NASA, AstroPix, Dan Violette, Bo Naasz, Rocket Lab Robotics, Astro Digital
What
A new gamma-ray sensor developed by NASA, called AstroPix, will be part of a robotic arm demonstration on the agency's Fly Foundational Robots mission, set to launch in late 2027.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:38:00 GMT · 2h 33m ago
Where
Greenbelt, Maryland; Washington; Edwards, California ·
Why
The AstroPix technology demonstration aims to test the sensor's performance in orbit before its use in future science missions.
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This technology could significantly improve observations of powerful cosmic explosions and massive distant galaxies by bridging sensitivity gaps in current gamma-ray detectors, potentially enhancing our understanding of cosmic processes.

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