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Aspera

upcomingElectron | Aspera

Aspera houses an ultraviolet telescope and will examine hot gas in the intergalactic medium, thought to be contributing to the birth of stars and planets. Aspera will be the first NASA astrophysics mission to gather and map these ultraviolet light signatures, potentially unlocking a deeper understanding of the origins of stars, planets, and life in the universe.

Overview

Date / time
August 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC
Outcome
upcoming
Launch site
Unknown Pad
Mission
Aspera
Mission type
Astrophysics
Orbit achieved
Low Earth Orbit
Launch vehicle
Electron →
Launch provider
Rocket Lab →