NASA Plans New Space Telescope to Cover Far-Infrared Spectrum

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Published: 2026-10-06
Category: science
Source: Mashable
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NASA is developing the Probe Far-infrared Mission for Astrophysics (Prima), a proposed space telescope for launch in the early 2030s. Prima aims to observe light between the James Webb Space Telescope's infrared range and ground-based radio dishes, providing comprehensive infrared coverage and addressing scientific questions beyond Webb's current capabilities.

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