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Will NASA complete the preliminary design phase for the 'Monster Scope' by June 30, 2025?
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NASA Unveils New LEO Microgravity Strategy, SpaceX-Driven Cost Reductions Enable Ambitious Projects
Oct 18, 2024, 03:49 PM
NASA has unveiled its new Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Microgravity Strategy aimed at advancing microgravity science, technology, and exploration. This strategy is part of NASA's broader initiative to lead a new era of human presence in low-Earth orbit. The announcement highlights NASA's commitment to fostering scientific and technological advancements in space. Additionally, discussions around ambitious space projects, such as building a kilometer-wide space telescope using SpaceX's Starship to deploy mirror segments, are gaining traction. This telescope, referred to as the 'Monster Scope,' could significantly enhance exoplanet observation by capturing detailed images of exoplanets, including features like continents and weather patterns.
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