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Cosmos · 2026-10-05 · 1 min read NASA Moves PRIMA Far-Infrared Observatory Into Phase B NASA has advanced its PRIMA space observatory into the next design stage, with a planned 2033 launch and a mission focused on far-infrared astronomy.

Cosmos · 2026-10-04 · 1 min JWST spectra measure oxygen, carbon and nitrogen in early galaxies A nine-galaxy JWST study uses direct temperature measurements to examine chemical abundances in star-forming systems at redshifts 6.0 to 8.3. Cosmos · 2026-10-03 · 1 min NASA advances PRIMA far-infrared mission into Phase B PRIMA has entered the next stage of development and could become NASA’s first Probe Explorers-class mission if it passes a later confirmation review. Cosmos · 2026-10-02 · 1 min KASI to join NASA’s PRIMA far-infrared telescope mission South Korea’s astronomy institute will contribute testing, calibration and research to NASA’s planned 2033 far-infrared space telescope. Cosmos · 2026-10-01 · 1 min NASA’s Swift telescope is headed for reentry after rescue fails The aging observatory is losing altitude quickly after a commercial spacecraft failed to raise its orbit, bringing its two-decade mission toward an early end. Cosmos · 2026-09-30 · 1 min NASA advances PRIMA far-infrared observatory toward development PRIMA has entered NASA’s next development phase as the planned 2033 mission prepares to study a poorly observed region of the universe. Cosmos · 2026-09-29 · 1 min Roman telescope will track the changing universe NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will combine sharp vision, a broad view and repeated observations to study stars, planets and distant cosmic events. Cosmos · 2026-09-28 · 1 min Webb image reveals tiny brown dwarfs in IC 348 A new James Webb Space Telescope panorama of a nearby stellar nursery highlights nine newly identified brown dwarfs, including objects only about twice Jupiter’s mass. Cosmos · 2026-09-27 · 1 min UMass Amherst astronomer named science lead for NASA’s PRIMA telescope Alexandra Pope will guide the science team for NASA’s far-infrared observatory, which is targeting a 2033 launch. Cosmos · 2026-09-26 · 1 min NASA advances PRIMA far-infrared telescope toward full design PRIMA will survey the universe in far-infrared light, with Germany’s MPIA proposing precision hardware for the mission’s instruments. Cosmos · 2026-09-25 · 1 min NASA advances far-infrared telescope project toward design stage PRIMA, a proposed NASA observatory involving University of Toledo astronomer J.D. Smith, could launch in 2033 to study the distant universe. Cosmos · 2026-09-24 · 1 min NASA chooses PRIMA telescope to study the hidden far-infrared universe NASA has selected PRIMA, a $1 billion space telescope that will use extreme cooling and advanced detectors to investigate stars, galaxies, planets and cosmic dust. Cosmos · 2026-09-23 · 1 min Roman telescope could operate for at least 22 years A highly efficient course correction and extra propellant have more than doubled the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope’s projected operating lifetime. Cosmos · 2026-09-22 · 1 min NASA powers up Roman telescope’s 300-megapixel infrared camera The Roman Space Telescope has begun testing its main survey camera and planet-imaging instrument as it continues commissioning on the journey to L2. Cosmos · 2026-09-21 · 1 min Roman telescope sends back first test image of the stars NASA’s Roman Space Telescope has activated its infrared camera and produced an early image ahead of its planned science surveys. Cosmos · 2026-09-20 · 1 min JWST study links Little Red Dots to compact young galaxies A study of galaxies surrounding 217 Little Red Dots suggests their compact, metal-poor hosts may help explain the objects’ origins. Cosmos · 2026-09-19 · 1 min Webb data raises possibility of dark stars in the early Universe Three distant objects in Webb observations may be dark stars, offering a possible explanation for the rapid appearance of enormous black holes. Cosmos · 2026-09-19 · 1 min Roman telescope launches as Japan joins Subaru collaboration NASA’s Roman telescope has begun its mission, with Japan planning coordinated observations that pair its space-based surveys with the Subaru Telescope’s ground-based capabilities. Cosmos · 2026-09-10 · 1 min Roman telescope begins journey to survey the infrared universe The newly launched Roman Space Telescope will combine Hubble-level detail with a much broader view to study galaxies, transients and objects near the Solar System. Cosmos · 2026-09-09 · 1 min Roman Telescope Revolutionizes Exoplanet Discovery NASA's Roman Space Telescope will survey 100 times wider sky area and target 100,000 exoplanets, fundamentally transforming our understanding of planetary systems beyond Earth. Cosmos · 2026-09-06 · 1 min Trinidad's Hidden Legacy in Space Exploration Discover how Chaguaramas, Trinidad became a critical yet largely forgotten hub in the early space race, contributing to humanity's journey to the cosmos. Cosmos · 2026-09-06 · 1 min Trinidad's Forgotten Legacy in Space Exploration Discover how Chaguaramas, Trinidad became a critical hub in humanity's race to the cosmos during the Space Age. Cosmos · 2026-09-05 · 1 min Imminent Exoplanet Collision Discovery Revolutionizes Understanding Astronomers anticipate observing the catastrophic collision between two exoplanets, an event that could fundamentally reshape our understanding of planetary formation and stellar systems. Cosmos · 2026-09-05 · 1 min Colliding Exoplanets: Universe's Greatest Cosmic Collision Scientists predict we'll witness the catastrophic collision of two alien planets, fundamentally reshaping our understanding of planetary systems and stellar evolution.