NASA's SPHEREx space telescope launched into orbit by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket

NASA's SPHEREx observatory has successfully launched to create a detailed 3D map of the entire celestial sky over its two-year mission. The telescope, lifted by a Falcon 9 rocket, will operate in low Earth orbit and is designed to capture 360-degree views of the sky in both optical and near-infrared wavelengths. SPHEREx aims to map over 450 million galaxies and collect data on 100 million Milky Way stars using spectroscopy to distinguish colors. This mission hopes to provide insights into the universe’s early moments and phenomena like cosmic inflation.

SPHEREx, now in space, will create a 3D map of the celestial sky and gather extensive data on over 450 million galaxies and 100 million stars.

NASA's SPHEREx telescope, utilizing spectroscopy, will split infrared light into 102 colors, helping to reveal the composition and distance of galaxies.

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