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Spain Invests €400 Million to Revive Thirty Meter Telescope

7/25/2025

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Spain is stepping up with a €400 million commitment to bring the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) to La Palma, reigniting hopes for this groundbreaking astronomical project. After facing setbacks in Hawaii due to local resistance and funding cuts from the U.S., Spain's investment could breathe new life into the TMT, which has already seen $1 billion spent on its design.

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Spain is stepping up with a €400 million commitment to bring the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) to La Palma, reigniting hopes for this groundbreaking astronomical project. After facing setbacks in Hawaii due to local resistance and funding cuts from the U.S., Spain's investment could breathe new life into the TMT, which has already seen $1 billion spent on its design.