NASA launches prototype telescope for gravitational wave research
Summary: NASA has introduced a new telescope prototype designed to study gravitational waves in space. This telescope is part of the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission, a collaboration with the European Space Agency.
LISA will deploy three spacecraft in a triangular formation, each equipped with two telescopes to detect infrared laser beams. The mission aims to identify changes in the pattern of these beams to detect gravitational waves.
The telescope's primary mirror is coated in gold to enhance infrared reflection and minimize heat loss. The mission is set to launch by 2030, expanding research on phenomena like black holes and the Big Bang.
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