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The newly launched NASA 11 U telescope in orbit, with its large primary mirror reflecting the stars and galaxies of the universe.
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NASA's 11 U Telescope Launches, Offering Unprecedented Views

At a cost exceeding $10 billion and after two decades of development, the 11 U telescope launched, carrying a primary mirror so precise it could detect a single human hair from 100 miles away.

Camila Roque·August 30, 2026