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NASA proceeds with Prima far-infrared space telescope, capped at $1.2 billion

The new mission will fill an observational gap left by the James Webb Space Telescope, confirmed 3 October 2026.

Luisa Marconi
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NASA will proceed with development of the Prima space telescope, with the mission budget capped at $1.2 billion.[1]