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Schmidt Sciences
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Private Initiative to Launch Ambitious Space Telescope Project
Schmidt Sciences has announced plans to develop a large space telescope, dubbed Lazuli, which will surpass the Hubble telescope in size and operate in a highly elliptical Earth orbit, with an expected cost in the hundreds of millions of dollars. The project aims to demonstrate a fast and low-cost approach to conducting world-class space science.
1/10/2026
Hype: 60/100
Private Funding Secured for Four Next-Generation Telescopes, Including First Privately Funded Space Observatory
A philanthropic organization founded by the former CEO of Google has secured private funding for four next-generation telescopes, including a space-based observatory called Lazuli, which will have 70% more collecting area than the Hubble Space Telescope. This development marks a significant milestone in the application of commercial spaceflight lessons to large-aperture astronomy.
1/8/2026
Hype: 72/100
Private Investment to Advance Space-Based Telescope Technology
Billionaire Eric Schmidt and his wife Wendy have announced a significant investment in private telescope projects, including the Lazuli space telescope, which is expected to launch in late 2028 and begin scientific operations in 2029. This investment aims to push the boundaries of space-based astronomy and potentially pave the way for future breakthroughs in our understanding of the universe.
1/8/2026
Hype: 60/100