The IXPE with the deployed coilable boom during testing. (IMAGE)

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The IXPE with the deployed coilable boom during testing.

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The IXPE with the deployed coilable boom during testing. The boom provides a focal length of 4 meters and positions each of the mirror module assemblies above its respective X-ray detector unit.

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Ball Aerospace

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