Cryocooler technology developed by Northrop Grumman Corp. [NOC] will improve data collection by the next generation of astrophysics missions, such as the International X-ray Observatory (IXO), the company announced. Cryocoolers are used to reduce thermal noise in space-borne sensors. During tests taking place over the last few months, a hybrid pulse tube Joule-Thomson cryocooler using the company's long-life, high reliability heritage flight hardware achieved cooling levels to 4.4 Kelvin (-451.75 F). The tests were conducted as part of a company-funded…
Cryocooler To Aid Data Collection On Space Missions
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