NASA launches SphereX telescope to map the universe

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NASA has launched the SphereX observatory telescope to create a 3D map of over 100 million stars in the Milky Way and 450 million galaxies beyond. It aims to explore the history of the universe and search for life beyond Earth. SphereX was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. It was accompanied by another mission, Punch, which will help improve space weather forecasting. This mission marks a significant advancement in understanding the universe, addressing questions about its workings and the potential for life beyond our planet.


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