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NASA Selects Far-Infrared Telescope as First in New Mission Class

NASA Selects Far-Infrared Telescope as First in New Mission Class

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NASA announced that PRIMA (PRobe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics), a space telescope meant to explore the history and evolution of the universe, is advancing to the next phase of development. It is the first mission in a new class called Probe Explorers within NASA's Explorers Program.

NASA announced Wednesday a mission to explore the history and evolution of the universe, PRIMA (PRobe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics), is advancing to the next phase of development. This space telescope is the first in a new class of NASA astrophysics missions, called Probe Explorers, within the agency’s longstanding Explorers Program. “The PRIMA mission is […]

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