NASA unveils its next space telescope, designed to explore the depths of the Universe
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The space agency presented the first representation of the PRIMA observatory, whose launch is scheduled for 2033, subject to confirmation. Its mission will be to study the birth of planets, stars and galaxies, as well as to look for clues about the origin of water that made life possible on our planet.Artistic representation of the future PRIMA space telescope, designed to study the universe by far infrared light. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech. Where…
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Astronomers have catalogued billions of stars and hundreds of billions of galaxies. We have found thousands of planets orbiting stars. We can also map where these galaxies sit and trace how the universe changes over time. The universe also contains objects that are too faint, too far away, or too crowded to study easily. Simply taking a picture [...]
NASA unveils its next space telescope, designed to explore the depths of the Universe
NASA is already preparing for the era after James Webb with PRIMA, a future space telescope dedicated to far infrared observations.By observing the far infrared spectrum, the future PRIMA space telescope will provide a clearer view of regions hidden behind dense clouds of dust.While the James Webb Space Telescope continues to revolutionize our understanding of the Universe, NASA is already preparing for what comes next. The U.S. space agency has…
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