With PRIMA, NASA will try to build a billion-dollar space telescope in record time

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   NASA commits $1.2 billion to PRIMA space telescope launch in 2033

   NASA has committed $1.2 billion to build PRIMA, a far-infrared space telescope set to launch in 2033. The PRIMA mission, managed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, aims to study wavelengths not covered by current NASA telescopes. It will be the first spacecraft in a new class of astrophysics missions.

   Why it matters

   The PRIMA mission is part of NASA's Probe Explorers, a new line of observatories. Using spare parts from the James Webb Space Telescope, PRIMA is expected to achieve major scientific goals at a lower cost. The mission will focus on the cool universe, exploring far-infrared light.

   What is confirmed

   • PRIMA has a cost cap of $1.2 billion excluding launch costs.
   • The PRIMA mission is set to launch in 2033.
   • PRIMA will use a spare James Webb cryocooler to study far-infrared light.
   • The mission is managed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

   What to watch next

   • PRIMA mission progress and updates
   • Launch preparations and potential delays
   • Scientific discoveries and data release
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