Soft X-ray Spectrometer (IMAGE) NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Caption An instrument scientist inspects the Soft X-ray Spectrometer before its final closing. The SXS is one of four payloads flying on the Japanese-led Hitomi mission launching in February. Credit Credits: NASA Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.