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Here’s what the next 10 years of space science could look like

New astronomy decadal survey proposes a program to build a fleet of flagship space telescopes

illustration of the proposed HabEx space telescope

In the new decadal survey, researchers recommend building a planet-hunting space telescope that takes inspiration from a previously proposed mission called HabEx (illustrated).

Image courtesy of Scott Gaudi

By Maria Temming

- More than 2 years ago

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Decadal Survey is basically a sneak preview of the next 10 years of U.S.