Currently, sci.esa.int is under review and not being updated. For the latest information and news from ESA science missions and scientific results, please visit esa.int. For a comprehensive overview of ESA’s Science Programme and its missions, please refer to science.esa.int. For in-depth technical information aimed at ESA's scientific communities, you may also wish to consult cosmos.esa.int.

Asset Publisher

Back SPO mirror plate

SPO mirror plate


Date: 18 June 2015
Copyright: DTU Space

Silicon Pore Optics (SPO) technology under development for the ATHENA X-ray observatory mission. Shown here is an SPO mirror plate with reflectivity enhancing metallic coating.

Last Update: 1 September 2019
15-Feb-2026 19:35 UT

ShortUrl Portlet

Shortcut URL

https://sci.esa.int/s/WmQBqgW

Latest Selection

Also Available As

No other resolutions available.

Related Images

Related Videos

Related Publications

Related Links

See Also

Documentation