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UK Technology for PRIMA

The observatory will study cold parts of the universe.

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Cardiff University researchers have joined the UK team working on NASA's planned PRIMA space observatory. They will provide far-infrared filters and internal calibration equipment.

PRIMA will use a 1.8-metre telescope to study light that other observatories cannot easily see. The mission is targeted for launch in 2033 and is expected to operate for five years.

Source: Cardiff University, 2026-09-28.