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Topic: astrophysics

Far-infrared image of the Andromeda galaxy showing rings of dust and star-forming regions, the kind of emission PRIMA is designed to survey

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NASA Selects PRIMA Far-Infrared Telescope as First Probe Explorers Mission, Moving It Into Design Phase

The far-infrared telescope will survey the cold dust where planets, stars and water form, a band JWST and radio telescopes leave uncovered. Selection funds preliminary design; a confirmation review still stands between PRIMA and construction.