eXTP

The mission, eXTP (for Enhanced X-ray Timing and Polarization) is a X-ray space observatory plan that replaced China's earlier XTP plan, but this time collaborating with a European consortium. The overall plan is for a 2027 launch for a 5-10 year mission. The plan is for multiple independent instruments of four types:

• SFA - Spectroscopic Focusing Array.
• LAD - Large Area Detector.
• PFA - Polarimetry Focusing Array
• WFM - Wide Field Monitor.