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NASA space observatory poised to launch on a mission to map 450 million galaxies
A new NASA space observatory is scheduled to launch into orbit this week on a lofty mission to map more than 450 million galaxies.The SPHEREx mission (short for Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe,
NASA delays launch of newest space telescope to search for life’s key ingredients
NASA is delaying the launch of the SPHEREx telescope to uncover the ingredients for life in our galaxy, as well as the PUNCH mission to study the sun’s mysteries.
NASA launch of SPHEREx and PUNCH space missions delayed
If you're keen, you'll be able to watch the launch happen live on NASA+, on the agency's YouTube channel, or right here on Space.com. Now, let's dive into what exactly SPHEREx and PUNCH will do once they get to the final frontier.
NASA, SpaceX to launch SPHEREx observatory and PUNCH...
Designed as a medium-class mission within NASA’s Explorers program, SPHEREx was selected by NASA for funding and development in February 2019. The mission is managed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in California, with James Bock of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) serving as principal investigator.
SpaceX Scrubs Launch of 2 NASA Satellite Missions
The spacecraft, SPHEREx and PUNCH, had been expected to launch on a SpaceX rocket on Saturday. Two NASA missions will have to wait longer for a launch aboard a single rocket. Both aim to unravel mysteries about the universe — one by peering far from Earth, the other by looking closer to home.
NASA's SPHEREx Space Telescope to Explore What Happened Right After the Big Bang
The SPHEREx Observatory is shown after having completed standalone operations in the West High Bay at Astrotech Space Operations Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, U.S., in this handout photo obtained by Reuters on February 24, 2025. NASA/JPL-Caltech/Handout via REUTERS
Cosmic Mapmaker: NASA’s SPHEREx Space Telescope Ready to Launch
NASA’s latest space observatory is targeting a March 8 liftoff, and the agency’s PUNCH heliophysics mission is sharing a ride. Here’s what to expect during launch and beyond.
NASA’s X-59 Clears Critical Test, Edging Closer to Quiet Supersonic Flight
NASA’s X-59 supersonic jet has successfully passed electromagnetic testing, confirming its systems won’t interfere with one ...
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Total lunar eclipse with blood-red moon to appear above California. Here’s when to look up
California stargazers can spot an unusual sight in the night sky in March: a total lunar eclipse with a blood-red moon. In ...
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Parts of California Are Sinking, and It Could Worsen the Effects of Sea-Level Rise, NASA Study Finds
Parts of California’s coastline are sinking, according to a NASA-led study published earlier this year in Science Advances.
Full Throttle, Mach Diamonds: NASA’s X-59 Turns Up Power, Soars Through Engine Tests
NASA’s X-59 has cleared another hurdle with the successful completion of critical engine tests. The trials confirmed that its ...
NASA Study Uses Satellite Data To Track Connection Between Sinking Land, Rising Seas
T​he research team used satellite data to track land subsidence, or sinking, along the coast of California. Sinking can ...
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California Map Shows Where Land Is Sinking Fastest
A recent study by a NASA-led team has detailed the areas of California where land is sinking, or rising, the most. While NASA ...
NASA map reveals coastal cities home to 40m that are SINKING into the ocean
A NASA-led study has pinpointed parts of one of America's most populous states which are sinking into the ocean, including ...
NASA’s AI Rovers Are Heading to the Moon to Explore Without Human Control
NASA’s trio of autonomous rovers is heading to the Moon as part of the CADRE mission, a groundbreaking experiment in robotic teamwork. These suitcase-sized explorers will operate independently, using ...