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Ex–Google CEO funds private space telescope bigger than Hubble: Schmidt Sciences announces investments in orbiting observatory and three ground-based instruments.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2026. 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 Schmidt Sciences' announcement of a significant private investment in astronomy, which includes funding for a new orbiting observatory named Lazuli, larger than NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, and three innovative ground-based observatories. The project aims to enhance global scientific collaboration by providing open access to telescope time and data. The ground-based instruments include the Deep Synoptic Array (DSA), the Argus Array, and the Large Fiber Array Spectroscopic Telescope (LFAST), each designed for specific astronomical observations. This initiative reflects a shift in Schmidt Sciences' approach, moving from grant-making to direct involvement in the development and operation of these observatories, amidst a backdrop of declining U.S. government support for astronomy. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2026/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:190772167
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