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NASA's SPHEREx to Launch, Uncover Universe's Secrets

1/28/2025

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NASA's SPHEREx space observatory is set to launch on February 27, embarking on an ambitious mission to unravel the universe's mysteries and hunt for the essential ingredients of life. By surveying the sky in near-infrared light, it will collect data on over 450 million galaxies and 100 million stars. A news conference on January 31 will unveil more about this groundbreaking endeavor.

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NASA's SPHEREx space observatory is set to launch on February 27, embarking on an ambitious mission to unravel the universe's mysteries and hunt for the essential ingredients of life. By surveying the sky in near-infrared light, it will collect data on over 450 million galaxies and 100 million stars. A news conference on January 31 will unveil more about this groundbreaking endeavor.