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NASA commits to launching Caltech-led UVEX ultraviolet sky-mapping observatory by 2031
NASA has committed to launch the Ultraviolet Explorer (UVEX), a space observatory led by Caltech, by 2031, allowing the university's team to start building the mission.
Why it matters: Caltech's UVEX team now moves to building and executing a NASA space mission due to launch by 2031.
Caltech said NASA has announced a commitment to launch the Caltech-led Ultraviolet Explorer (UVEX) space observatory by 2031.
According to Caltech, the mission will identify millions of tiny galaxies for the first time and produce the first deep all-sky maps in ultraviolet light.
Caltech said that with NASA's commitment secured, the UVEX team will begin building and carrying out the mission.
Caltech President Ray Jayawardhana described UVEX as a bold leap forward in exploring the ultraviolet universe.
Editor’s view
Scott James, Research and Innovation Editor
For Caltech's UVEX team, NASA's commitment means the mission now moves into building and execution, with launch due by 2031.
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- NASA has committed to launch UVEX by 2031.
