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NASA selects PRIMA as first Probe Explorers mission for 2033 far-infrared launch

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NASA has selected PRIMA as the inaugural mission in its new Probe Explorers class, advancing development of a far-infrared space telescope. The mission is planned for launch in 2033, establishing the first operational path for the agency’s new class of space science probes.

Discovered 2026-09-25T03:15:52.229673-07:00 | 2026-09-25T03:15:52.229673-07:00

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  • PRIMA is the first mission selected under NASA’s new Probe Explorers class, marking an important programmatic step for the agency’s space-science portfolio.
  • The planned 2033 launch provides a long-term development horizon for a far-infrared telescope and associated mission capabilities.

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