Luxel is the preeminent supplier of filters for X-ray and EUV astronomy and has provided critical components for many significant space missions.
We collaborate on space astronomy programs either with fixed-price contracts tied to hardware deliveries or by quotation for specific features, such as mission filters. Luxel can provide the following services:
Determine filter design, if necessary
Prototype filters for customer-performed vibration and acoustic testing and transmission measurements
Prototype filters for formal qualification tests
Flight filters and flight spares
Certification of materials and workmanship
Witness test filters
In-house storage of sample materials, for long-term aging tests, if requested