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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 05/10/2026

🔭 New Research Highlights #5 Four recent papers highlight progress in key areas of the mission: the WFI, Silicon Pore Optics, advanced X-ray spectral analysis, and TDM readout technology. Together, they showcase the science and technology driving #NewAthena forward. #astronomy #extragalactic

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 14/09/2026

Time for a new #NewAthenaNuggets #astrosci! ✨ Future XIFU observations of M87- Tomáš Plšek, Masaryk University. 🔗 Read it here: www.the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu/en/node/1026 #astronomy #extragalactic

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 04/09/2026

🔭 NewAthena Research Highlights #4 New publications highlight progress across NewAthena—from supermassive black hole spin studies to advances in WFI detectors, X-IFU microcalorimeters and Silicon Pore Optics. Discover the latest science and technology shaping the mission. 🚀

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 05/08/2026

NewAthena research highlights 🚀 New publications showcase progress towards the mission, from TES detector development and X-ray absorber optimisation to cryogenic calibration and simulations revealing NewAthena's potential to uncover the Universe's missing baryons.

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 30/07/2026

🌌 Discover the Universe through X-rays with NewAthena! Looking for the latest news on the mission, scientific breakthroughs, outreach activities, upcoming events, or community resources? 🔗 Visit us: www.the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu/en Stay informed. Stay connected. Join the NewAthena community.

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IFCA @ifca.es · 03/07/2026

🔴 Diez años de la Oficina de la Comunidad de Athena El IFCA dirige la oficina de @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu , actuando como puente entre la misión de la ESA y los investigadores que preparan su futura explotación científica. 🔗: ifca.unican.es/es-es/news/P...

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 07/07/2026

Time for a new #NewAthenaNuggets #astrosc! ✨ “Supernova Remnants as Galactic cosmic-rays sources revealed by NewAthena” — Roberta Giuffrida, DAp-AIM, CEA - Université Paris-Saclay 🔗 Read it here www.the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu/en/node/849

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 02/07/2026

NewAthena research highlights 🚀 Explore a new selection of recent publications showcasing the diverse research driving the mission forward—from advances in detector technology to studies of black hole winds and the emerging field of multi-messenger astrophysics.

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 26/06/2026

🚀 Missed one of our webinars? Curious about black holes? Want to learn more about our project? Our YouTube channel has you covered! 🎥 👉 Visit our channel and start watching today! www.youtube.com/@athenax-ray...

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Athena Community Office Youtube channel. Athena (Advanced Telescope for High ENergy Astrophysics) is a general-purpose open X-ray observatory selected by ESA in June 2014 as the second Large mission...

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 22/06/2026

10 years of ACO 🚀 The Athena Community Office celebrates a decade of connecting the mission with the community—supporting research, sharing knowledge, and bringing people together. To mark the occasion, we’re releasing a new visual of the NewAthena telescope, based on its latest design. Enjoy!

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 15/06/2026

NewAthena research highlights 🌌 From detector performance to black hole winds and relativistic jets—here is a snapshot of recent work from the community. ⬇️

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 02/06/2026

Many voices. One universe Over the past month,our Athena #BlackHoleWeek series brought together black hole science in multiple languages—shared by our community Thanks to everyone who contributed their voice. Full videos available on our YouTube channel Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/2E5...

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 29/05/2026

Black hole science, many voices 🌌 Final video of our Athena #BlackHoleWeek series — this time in Korean. Soon Wook Kim explores the powerful jets launched by black holes. 🙏 Thanks to everyone in the community who shared their voice in this series. Video in our YouTube Channel: youtu.be/Yi4tw8RbSBY

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Black Hole Science many voices: Soon Wook Kim

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 28/05/2026

Black hole science, many voices 🌌 Today’s video—this time in French—with Ileyk El Mellah: what happens to time near a black hole? 🎶 Each video ends with a music recommendation. Watch it in our YouTube channel: youtu.be/TznW1iBTZk8?...

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Black Hole Science many voices: Ileyk El Mellah

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 27/05/2026

Black hole science, many voices 🌌 Today’s video features Sinancan Kara (Boğaziçi Üniversitesi), exploring what happens around black holes when they become anything but quiet. 🎶 Each video ends with a music recommendation. Watch the video in our YouTube channel: youtu.be/v8y6cMSyhlU?...

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Black Hole Science many voices: Sinancan Kara

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 21/05/2026

#NewAthenaScienceWebinar 📣 Today, Anna Watts talk us about "Ultradense matter in neutron stars: form NICER to NewAthena", at 15:00 CEST. The webinar connection details here: 🔗 www.the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu/es/actividad...

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 18/05/2026

Black hole science, many voices Today’s video in our Athena #BlackHoleWeek series features Alaa Salah Afifi, who talks about one of the most visually striking aspects of black holes... 🎶 Each video ends with a music recommendation inspired by black holes Watch it on our YouTube youtu.be/JZwkpvw4Lcg

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 12/05/2026

🕳️Black hole science, many voices 🌌 Today’s video in our Athena #BlackHoleWeek outreach series is in Spanish with Francisco Carrera: what do we really mean by “nothing” inside a black hole? 🎶 Each video ends with a music recommendation inspired by black holes.

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 08/05/2026

🕳️Black hole science, many voices 🌌🌍 For #BlackHoleWeek, a new video from our NewAthena outreach series—this time in Dutch. Nathalie Degenaar (University of Amsterdam) explains black hole’s weights.

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 06/05/2026

🕳️✨ Black holes, many languages, and a bit of music 🎶 We’re joining @NASA’s #BlackHoleWeek with a month‑long outreach series: 📽️short videos from the community on black hole science, explained in native languages —each with a song. We kick off today with Luis Abalo (Leiden University). More soon.

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 27/04/2026

🚀 Explore the future of high-energy astrophysics! Matteo Guainazzi delivered the webinar "The Next Revolution of High Energy Astrophysics: NewAthena" at CfA on April 22, 2026 @science.esa.int Download the open-access PDF of the presentation 🔗 nextcloud.ifca.es/index.php/s/...

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 21/04/2026

Coming NewAthena Science Webinar Arne Rau (MPE) will present "The eROSITA Population of Tidal Disruption Events" 📆 28 April 2026 at 15 CEST Connection details and further information 🔗 www.the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu/en/node/58

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 13/04/2026

🚀 SIXTE Online Hands-On Workshop: NewAthena Simulations 📅 6–7 May | 15–18 CEST 🎯 Perfect for graduate students & X-ray astronomers who are interested in performing simulations for NewAthena! 📝 Full details & registration → indico.ifca.es/e/SIXTE_2026

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 07/04/2026

Time for a new #NewAthenaNuggets #astrosci! ✨ “Exploring Evaporating Atmospheres with NewAthena” — Raven Cilley, Lía Corrales & George King @umich.edu 🔗 Read it here www.the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu/en/node/999

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ESA en español @es.esa.int · 21/03/2026

🤓 #Sabíasque ¡SOHO te muestra vistas en directo del Sol! ☀️😎 Mira las últimas imágenes de dos de los instrumentos a bordo de SOHO buff.ly/5ngsIZm Las 📸 del EIT ofrecen a los científicos una especie de mapa meteorológico del Sol, mientras que las de LASCO permiten ver la corona solar @science.esa.int

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 17/03/2026

Coming NewAthena Science Webinar Nathalie Degenaar (University of Amsterdam) will present "Cosmic engines unleashed: winds and jets from accreting compact objects." 📆 31 March 2026 at 15 CEST. Connection details and further information 🔗 www.the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu/en/node/58

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 03/03/2026

Time for an #NewAthenaNuggets #astrosci Exploring ultra-fast outflows in active galactic nuclei with NewAthena , by Dr. Yerong Xu - Institut de Ciències de l'Espai (CSIC) Read it: 🔗 www.the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu/en/node/992

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 19/02/2026

NewAthena Science Community: 2026 membership call is now open! The NewAthena Science Community (NASC) is the group of scientists supporting the development of the mission's science case. Info and registration at 🔗https://indico.ifca.es/e/NASC_AO Deadline: 1st of March 2026.

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 17/02/2026

Science Working Group 4: the NewAthena Rising (SWG4) Workshop Explicitly conceived as a platform for Early Career Researchers within the NewAthena Science Working Group 4. Registration and abstract submission (deadline 23/02) open 🔗 workshops.ice.csic.es/event/10/

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Royal Astronomical Society @royalastrosoc.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

The RAS was saddened to hear of the passing of our former President, Professor Mike Cruise, who has died aged 78. "Kind, thoughtful and honourable", Mike was a "stalwart of the RAS". Our thoughts are with his family, friends and all who had the privilege to know him. ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...

Professor Mike Cruise. Credit: Lucinda Douglas Menzies.

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 12/02/2026

📢 Coming NewAthena Science Webinar! On 24 February 2026 at 15 CET, Brian McNamara @uwaterloo.ca will present XRISM’s New Perspective on the X-ray Atmospheres of Galaxy Clusters Further information 🔗 www.the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu/en/node/58

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 12/02/2026

Tribute to Professor Mike Cruise The NewAthena science community mourns with profound sorrow the death of Professor Mike Cruise 🔗 www.the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu/en/blog/trib...

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 11/02/2026

Today we share a snapshot of gender representation across the NewAthena community. While the results highlight encouraging progress, they also remind us that there is still a clear path ahead to build a more balanced and inclusive scientific collaboration. Diversity strengthens science! #11February

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 29/01/2026

📣 You can now watch the video of Liyi Gu's latest webinar on our YouTube channel 📣 Subscribe to stay up to date with all the latest news. youtu.be/3XuOp3KrxF0

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NewAthena Science Webinar: ACO Science Webinars: Liyi Gu (22/01/2026)

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 15/01/2026

📣 New #Science #Webinar 📣 ➡️ Thursday 22 January 2026 15:00 CET ➡️ Liyi Gu (SRON) Catching the wind: detection of an ultrafast outflow launch with XRISM More info 👇 : www.the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu/es/blog/catc...

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 08/01/2026

📣The ATHENA X-IFU Warm Front-End Electronics (WFEE) Demonstrator Model 2 was successfully coupled to the X-IFU detection chain during the FPA DM1.1 test campaign at @sronspace.bsky.social More info 👇: x-ifu.irap.omp.eu/en/announcem...

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 22/12/2025

The recent Special Issue call drew an exceptional response, 1100-member NewAthena Community is already actively engaged through its Working Groups. Their efforts are focused on strengthening the mission’s scientific goals as preparations for the 2026 Red Book progress toward Adoption in 2027.

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 19/12/2025

📣 NewAthena e-Newsletter number 16 is just released. 📣 📖 You can dowload it here: www.the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu/en/resources...

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 18/12/2025

The 2026 NewAthena calendar builds on last year’s edition, highlighting the milestone of establishing the NewAthena Science Community, now organised into seven working groups. A high-resolution version of the calendar is available here: www.the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu/en/blog/2026...

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 15/12/2025

Today #NewAthenaPeople is Thomas Dauser. He works as a research scientist at the Dr. Karl Remeis Observatory(ECAP, University Erlangen-Nürnberg). He is member of the NewAthena WFI, Athena X-IFU, eROSITA, Theseus, and BLACKSTAR collaboration. More: www.the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu/en/community...

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 28/11/2025

✨ Great news from the ESA Ministerial Council 2025: NewAthena is listed among the Cosmic Vision missions to be delivered, alongside LISA! 🚀 The DG mentioned adoption expected in 2027. Huge effort from the whole community — exciting times ahead! 👏

ESA Director General speaking about NewAthena in the press release conference of the 2025 Ministerial Council

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Josef Aschbacher @josefaschbacher.esa.int · 27/11/2025

22.1 billion euros subscribed. A record. A first. And a clear message that Europe is serious about space and that @esa.int is the agency it trusts to deliver. A historic Ministerial. A united Europe. A stronger ESA. www.esa.int/About_Us/Cor...

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ESA Member States commit to largest contributions at Ministerial

The largest contributions in the history of the European Space Agency, €22.1 bn, have been approved at its Council meeting at Ministerial level in Bremen, ...

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Maite Ceballos @maiteceballosm.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Improving pulse detection for X-IFU on @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu at ADASS XXXV. Overlapping pulses often confuse the standard detection algorithm. We tested a new method, Delayed Derivative Subtraction, to improve overlaps detection. Simulations look promising! In bcobo.github.io/SIRENA/ 🛠️

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 27/11/2025

Today #NewAthenaPeople is Hirofumi Noda. He is an associate professor at the Astronomical Institute at Tohoku University in Japan.His research primarily focuses on X-ray observations of black holes and the development of X-ray detectors More info: www.the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu/en/community...

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 24/11/2025

📣 You can now watch the video of Matrtin Mayer's latest webinar on our YouTube channel 📣 Subscribe to stay up to date with all the latest news. www.youtube.com/watch?v=peMn...

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NewAthena Science Webinar: ACO Science Webinars: Martin Mayer (13/11/2025)

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 19/11/2025

NewAthena, the 2nd large #CosmicVision mission, will be the biggest X-ray observatory ever built. It’ll probe the hottest, most energetic parts of the Universe. Adoption expected in 2027, launch in 2037 on Ariane 6.4. Meanwhile, its community of 1130 scientists are shaping its science case.

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Athena X-ray observatory @the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu · 12/11/2025

#NewAtheaScienceWebinar Tomorrow we will have a new scientific webinar by Martin Mayer (ECAP/FAU) entitled: "X-raying the Stellar Graveyard: Mapping Supernova Remmants with eROSITA" More information: www.the-athena-x-ray-observatory.eu/en/blog/x-ra...

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