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NASA is about to launch a space telescope that could change how we see the universe
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· August 29, 2026
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Key points The launch of a space telescope is scheduled for August 30. Its development began about 15 years ago with plans for a telescope to search for certain supernovas.
Astronomers will soon have a new tool to study the universe. The launch of a space telescope is scheduled for August 30. This observatory is named after a pioneering figure in astronomy. Its development began about 15 years ago with plans for a telescope to search for certain supernovas.
The telescope's cost is $4.3 billion. It is expected to provide new insights into the universe's expansion and discover planets orbiting distant stars.
Further details about this project are available, including its history and objectives.
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Category: News Published: August 29, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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