Foust Forward | The next giant leap for space observatories

Foust Forward | The next giant leap for space observatories

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The ultimate demise of the remaining Great Observatories has some astronomers worried about gaps in coverage of the universe.

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NASA prepares to shut down Spitzer Space Telescope

NASA prepares to shut down Spitzer Space Telescope

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NASA will turn off an aging infrared space telescope in a week, citing the complexities of continuing to operate the spacecraft as it drifts away from the Earth.

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NASA to adjust SOFIA operations to improve productivity

NASA to adjust SOFIA operations to improve productivity

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NASA plans to adjust operations of an airborne astronomical observatory in order to increase its scientific productivity.

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NASA looking for private organizations to take over Spitzer mission

NASA looking for private organizations to take over Spitzer mission

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NASA is considering handing over operations of one of its flagship “Great Observatories” to a private organization that would also be responsible for funding the spacecraft.

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