<ul><li>X-rays from astronomical objects like black holes and hot gas between galaxies provide insights into the structure of the cosmos.</li><li>X-ray telescopes use special mirrors that reflect X-rays at shallow angles to capture valuable X-ray signals.</li><li>NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) has been developing advanced X-ray optics using the Wolter-I design for over 30 years.</li><li>MSFC's X-ray optics have contributed to successful missions capturing data from black holes, neutron stars, and other distant objects, advancing our understanding of high-energy phenomena in space.</li></ul>

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