The Chandra satellite was launched in July of 1999 via: Ariane Space Rocket Saturn V itself Space Shuttle
This system records the X-Rays so that X-ray images can be produced and analyzed: Science Instrument Module Telescope System Spacecraft System Ground Control Thermal Shroud Contamination Cover
The Chandra Mirrors are coated with: Silver Argon Polyester Iridium Diamonds Lycra a material more reflective than gold.
After travelling cross-country from Danbury, CT, the mirrors were cleaned and coated in: Redona Beach, CA Cape Canaveral Germany Silicon Valley Santa Rosa, CA Marshall Space Flight Center
The official first object that Chandra imaged was: PSR 0540-69 Cassiopeia A Crab Nebula M82 Centaurus A
Eta Carinae, one of the earlier objects Chandra imaged is a: Starburst Galaxy Galaxy Cluster Supernova remnant and pulsar Supermassive star and nebula Quasar