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NASA Plans Another Billion-Dollar Telescope Despite Existing Projects
Original: NASA Is Working on Another Billion-Dollar Telescope as the Billions-Worth Webb and Roman Are Lacking
NASA is reportedly developing plans for another billion-dollar space telescope, even as its existing flagship observatories face problems. The James Webb Space Telescope and the upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, both multi-billion-dollar projects, are described as lacking or underperforming in some respects. The report has drawn attention to debates over NASA's spending priorities and the cost of its large-scale astronomy missions.
Why now: Debate over NASA's spending priorities for expensive space telescope projects amid concerns about existing missions.
NASAJames Webb Space TelescopeNancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
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