NASA announces new space telescope ‘PRIMA’ to launch in 2033
NASA selects far-infrared space telescope for launch in the early 2030s.
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When will the PRIMA mission launch?
The mission is expected to launch in 2033, but the exact launch date has not been specified.
Who is leading the science team for the PRIMA mission?
UMass Amherst Astronomer Alexandra Pope is leading the science team.
What is the purpose of the PRIMA mission?
The mission is designed to study the universe in unprecedented detail using a far-infrared telescope.
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- Primary Driver: NASA selects far-infrared space telescope for launch in the early 2030s.
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The telescope, known as PRIMA, is designed to study the universe in unprecedented detail. The PRIMA mission is part of a new mission class for astrophysics probes.
Reporting on the mission is largely consistent, with outlets such as Ars Technica, SpaceNews, and NASA itself providing details on the PRIMA mission. However, the specific roles of the collaborating institutions and the exact launch date are still to be determined.
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Who reported it (6)
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NASA green-lights billion-dollar infrared observatory for launch in early 2030sArs Technica · 50d ago
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UMass Amherst Astronomer Alexandra Pope is Science Team Lead for New NASA Space TelescopeUMass Amherst · 50d ago
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NASA selects far-infrared space telescope as first astrophysics probe missionSpaceNews · 50d ago
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NASA Selects PRIMA Mission; Key Roles for Caltech, JPL, and IPACcaltech.edu · 50d ago
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NASA Selects Far-Infrared Telescope as First in New Mission ClassNASA (.gov) · 50d ago
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NASA announces new space telescope ‘PRIMA’ to launch in 2033Spaceflight Now · 50d ago
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