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Technology Development for the Next Generation Space Telescope: An Overview

Abstract

NASA has embarked on the development of the Next Generation Space Telescope (NGST). The NGST is envisioned to be a large aperture (6-10m) deployable infrared telescope with sensitivity 1000 times greater than any currently existing or planned infrared telescope.

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Coulter, Daniel R.. 1998-03-20. Technology Development for the Next Generation Space Telescope: An Overview. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20210001141

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