PRIMA advanced in development with Cardiff technology planned
The launch date remained a target.
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In this lesson: Identify the remaining confirmation review and planned operating duration.
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A further confirmation review was required
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What remained before implementation, and how long was the mission planned to operate?
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A further confirmation review was required. NASA planned five years of operation after the targeted 2033 launch.
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