NASA selects PRIMA far-infrared space telescope mission

NASA has greenlit the PRobe Far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics, known as PRIMA, targeting a launch in 2033. The mission features a 5.9-foot far-infrared telescope designed to study universe evolution and cosmic dust.

To manage costs within a $1.2 billion cap, PRIMA will repurpose spare parts hardware remaining from the James Webb Space Telescope program. Once confirmed, the observatory will proceed into construction ahead of its next-decade launch.