SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer) will scan the sky in infrared light, revealing hidden cosmic details.
One of SPHEREx’s main goals is to investigate what happened in the first billionths of a second after the Big Bang.
SPHEREx will analyze the ice in space dust and clouds, identifying elements like water, carbon, and other organic molecules.
The telescope will survey every part of our galaxy, mapping stars and planetary nurseries.
Unlike other telescopes that focus on small areas, SPHEREx will scan the entire sky every six months.
Although it’s smaller than famous telescopes like Hubble or James Webb, SPHEREx is packed with advanced instruments.
SPHEREx is scheduled to launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in 2025. With its mission lasting at least two years, it will provide groundbreaking data that could reshape our understanding of the universe.