NASA’s PRIMA Spacecraft (Artist’s Concept)
NASA has released an artist concept detailing the proposed design for its PRobe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics spacecraft, known as PRIMA. The agency selected the concept in September 2026 as the inaugural mission in a new Probe Explorers class within the Explorers Program.
NASA has released an artist concept detailing the proposed design for its PRobe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics spacecraft, known as PRIMA. The agency selected the concept in September 2026 as the inaugural mission in a new Probe Explorers class within the Explorers Program. The observatory will use far-infrared light to detect cosmic objects that are heavily obscured by space dust.
According to the agency, this capability will give scientists fresh insights into how stars, planets, and black holes form, alongside studying the origins of Earth's water. The mission is planned to last five years if it meets future milestones. PRIMA is currently targeted for launch in 2033, pending formal confirmation by the space agency.
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Original publication: 8 October 2026 01:45
