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NASA's SPHEREx Telescope Set to Explore 450 Million Galaxies

3/2/2025

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On March 2, NASA's groundbreaking SPHEREx telescope will embark on its mission from California, set to unveil the mysteries of the cosmos. With a focus on near-infrared wavelengths, it will explore over 450 million galaxies, seeking the very essence of life and shedding light on cosmic inflation. This $488 million endeavor promises to deepen our grasp of the universe's evolution and the role of interstellar dust.

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On March 2, NASA's groundbreaking SPHEREx telescope will embark on its mission from California, set to unveil the mysteries of the cosmos. With a focus on near-infrared wavelengths, it will explore over 450 million galaxies, seeking the very essence of life and shedding light on cosmic inflation. This $488 million endeavor promises to deepen our grasp of the universe's evolution and the role of interstellar dust.