JOURNAL ARTICLE

Startup pioneers subscription service for space-based astronomy: Blue Skies Space will sell data from its tiny, low-cost UV telescope.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Clery, Daniel 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Blue Skies Space's upcoming launch of its small UV telescope, Mauve, which will provide subscription-based astronomical data to researchers. Scheduled for launch on November 10 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, Mauve is a 16-unit CubeSat designed to observe young, dynamic stars, filling a gap left by larger telescopes like the Hubble Space Telescope, which has limited availability. The project, funded by a €1.2 million European Union grant and prelaunch subscriptions, aims to demonstrate a new model for conducting astronomy that could pave the way for more private space missions in the future. Early subscribers, including researchers from various institutions, are eager to utilize Mauve's capabilities for their studies. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2025/11, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:189106573
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