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NASA's PRIMA Spacecraft Concept Revealed

NASA has selected a proposed design for the PRobe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics (PRIMA) spacecraft, marking the first mission in a new class of astrophysics probes.

PRIMA will observe far-infrared light, allowing scientists to study cosmic objects hidden by dust. This will offer new insights into the formation of planets, stars, and black holes, and potentially the origin of water on Earth.

The mission is part of NASA's Explorers Program and is targeted for a potential launch in 2033, with a planned mission duration of five years.

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