The Making of the Chandra X-ray Observatory: the Project Scientist's Perspective
Martin C. Weisskopf
TL;DR
This paper provides a personal historical overview of the development of the Chandra X-ray Observatory over nearly five decades, highlighting key milestones and insights from the Project Scientist's perspective.
Contribution
It offers a unique, firsthand account of the observatory's development process, emphasizing personal experiences and historical context.
Findings
Detailed history of Chandra's development over 50 years
Insights into project management and scientific challenges
Personal reflections on key milestones and decisions
Abstract
We review the history of the development of the Chandra X-ray Observatory from our personal perspective. This review is necessarily biased and limited by space since it attempts to cover a time span approaching 5 decades.
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