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NASA to launch SPHEREx observatory by early 2025 to explore the universe's past and origins

NASA is set to launch the SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer) observatory by early 2025 to delve into the origins and evolution of the universe. This mission aims to map the entire sky in near-infrared light, providing insights into the cosmic history from the Big Bang to the present. SPHEREx will study the formation of water and other key ingredients for life, investigate how galaxies formed and evolved, and explore the period known as the Epoch of Reionization when the first stars and galaxies began to light up the universe. The observatory will also measure the abundance of hydrogen and helium, offering clues about the universe's composition shortly after the Big Bang. This ambitious project will not only enhance our understanding of the universe's past but also contribute to our knowledge of potential habitability in other parts of the cosmos.

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