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SPHEREx
February 27
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Mission:
- Primary: SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer) – a NASA mission to create an all-sky map in infrared light.
- Secondary: PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) – a NASA mission to study the Sun’s outer atmosphere (the corona).
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Vehicle: Falcon 9 Block 5 (rocket developed by SpaceX)
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Launch Status: Date/Time TBD (meaning the exact date and time are still to be determined)
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Projected Launch Date: Thursday, February 27th, 2025
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Launch Window: 8:39 AM to 10:48 AM EST
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Note: “Watch In Person” likely indicates that there may be public viewing opportunities at the launch site.
Key Points:
- Two Important Missions: This launch will carry two significant NASA missions: SPHEREx and PUNCH, both aiming to advance our understanding of the universe.
- Falcon 9: SpaceX’s reliable Falcon 9 rocket will be used for this launch.
- Launch Date: While the launch is projected for February 27th, 2025, the exact date and time are still subject to change.