Science3 hOctober 27, 2026, 07:00

Private Lazuli space telescope picks 27 exoplanet targets

The Lazuli Space Telescope, the first privately funded space telescope, backed by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, has selected 27 exoplanet targets. Its 3-meter mirror is larger than Hubble's 2.4-meter one, with launch planned by 2029.

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Private Lazuli space telescope picks 27 exoplanet targets

Lazuli's mirror is 3 m versus Hubble's 2.4 m
It will be the first private space telescope
Launch is planned for no later than 2029
27 exoplanet targets have been selected

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