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NASA Astrophysics Division initiates ASTRA mission concept prioritization
MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published ·Main source · Reuters
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NASA Astrophysics Division
Global
June 12, 2026
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Three Astrophysics Program Analysis Groups are tasked with identifying up to six prioritized mission concepts.
Concepts will be evaluated for the ASTRA Initiative in the context of 2030s/40s observatory capabilities.
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