Hey cosmic explorers! NASA’s SPHEREx space telescope is officially in science mode and ready to rock the sky. Over the next two years, it will capture around 3,600 images every day, unveiling the mysteries behind the origins of the universe, the evolution of galaxies, and the very building blocks of life in our Milky Way.
After its launch on March 11 and six weeks of detailed checkouts and calibrations, SPHEREx is now charting the positions of hundreds of millions of galaxies in 3D. Imagine circling Earth about 14.5 times a day and completing over 11,000 orbits during its 25-month mission – talk about a cosmic marathon! 🚀
This observatory is a key player in NASA’s suite of space-based astrophysics missions, paving the way for the upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. As acting director Shawn Domagal-Goldman highlighted, missions like SPHEREx are essential in tackling some of the big questions about our universe.
For young, tech-savvy minds across South and Southeast Asia, this mission is a stellar reminder of how exploration and technology merge to inspire and break new ground. Stay tuned for more cosmic updates as SPHEREx continues its epic journey across the sky!
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