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Electron | Aspera

AUG15
Saturday, August 15, 2026
00:00 GMT

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01 — ABOUT

Aspera houses an ultraviolet telescope and will examine hot gas in the intergalactic medium, thought to be contributing to the birth of stars and planets. Aspera will be the first NASA astrophysics mission to gather and map these ultraviolet light signatures, potentially unlocking a deeper understanding of the origins of stars, planets, and life in the universe.

DID YOU KNOW?

Aspera will be the first mission to examine the ultraviolet emissions from the intergalactic medium, providing insights into the processes that lead to star and planet formation.

03 — WHAT'S NEXT