NASA Launches PRIMA Mission Development into Phase B
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What happened
NASA announced the Probe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics, or PRIMA, is moving into Phase B development. This phase allows for further preliminary design and technical and budget reviews. If approved, PRIMA could advance to Phase C with a maximum project cost of $1.2 billion, excluding launch and other costs.
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Why it matters
The PRIMA mission is being developed by JPL in collaboration with several international space agencies, including those from Canada, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. The project aims to explore the deep universe and its origins.
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Who's involved
- JPLLead developer of the PRIMA mission alongside several international partners.
- California Institute of TechnologyDesignated as the mission science center for PRIMA, housing the Infrared Processing & Analysis Center (IPAC).
- Kirk McKenzieServes as the instrument manager at JPL.
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The entities involved
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JPL
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