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NASA announces new space telescope ‘PRIMA’ to launch in 2033

Once it goes through a confirmation review, the observatory can proceed into construction. The 5.9-foot telescope will be capped at a project cost of $1.2 billion, which excludes launch "and other non-project costs."

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Once it goes through a confirmation review, the observatory can proceed into construction.

The 5.9-foot telescope will be capped at a project cost of $1.2 billion, which excludes launch "and other non-project costs."

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Once it goes through a confirmation review, the observatory can proceed into construction. The 5.9-foot telescope will be capped at a project cost of $1.2 billion, which excludes launch "and other non-project costs."

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