NASA postpones launch of 2 major space missions

NASA launch of SPHEREx and PUNCH space missions delayed
If you're keen, you'll be able to watch the launch happen live on NASA+, on the agency's YouTube channel, or right here on Space.com. Now, let's dive into what exactly SPHEREx and PUNCH will do once they get to the final frontier.
SpaceX Scrubs Launch of 2 NASA Satellite Missions
The spacecraft, SPHEREx and PUNCH, had been expected to launch on a SpaceX rocket on Saturday. Two NASA missions will have to wait longer for a launch aboard a single rocket. Both aim to unravel mysteries about the universe — one by peering far from Earth, the other by looking closer to home.
NASA’s SPHEREx is poised to launch on a mission to map 450 million galaxies
NASA's SPHEREx mission is expected to map the entire sky four times over two years, offering a window into how the universe came to be. Former astronaut Mike Massimino breaks down NASA's latest scientific mission to explore the galaxies.
Here's the launch plan for NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions: 'Liftoff is just the beginning'
After more than a week of delays, two new NASA missions have gotten the greenlight to head to space tonight (March 8).
NASA, SpaceX to launch SPHEREx observatory and PUNCH...
Designed as a medium-class mission within NASA’s Explorers program, SPHEREx was selected by NASA for funding and development in February 2019. The mission is managed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in California, with James Bock of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) serving as principal investigator.
Cosmic Mapmaker: NASA’s SPHEREx Space Telescope Ready to Launch
NASA’s latest space observatory is targeting a March 8 liftoff, and the agency’s PUNCH heliophysics mission is sharing a ride. Here’s what to expect during launch and beyond.
NASA delays launch of SPHEREx and PUNCH missions to March 8
The missions' first four delays were to allow for additional time for checkouts and processing on the Falcon 9 rocket they'll ride to space, according to NASA. Now, the delay is "due to the availability of a launch opportunity on the Western range," NASA said in an update.
Live / NASA launches SPHEREx and PUNCH to explore space and sun
Watch live as NASA launches the SPHEREx telescope and PUNCH mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to explore the universe and the sun. SPHEREx will create a 3D all-sky map of 450 million galaxies, while PUNCH will use small satellites to study the sun’s impact on space weather and Earth’s communications.
NASA's SPHEREx Mission Will Soon Search the Milky Way for Signs of Water
Learn about NASA's SPHEREx mission, which will launch on March 7, 2025 to study the universe's early history and search the Milky Way for signs of water.
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NASA delays launch of SPHEREx and PUNCH space missions
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