NASA has selected SpaceX to launch its NEO Surveyor spacecraft, which will hunt for asteroids and comets that could pose a threat to Earth.
but it is $1.4 billion more than the current level. One program that got more than requested is the asteroid-hunting NEO Surveyor, pushing back on NASA
NASA’s NEOWISE mission, operational for over 14 years, will be succeeded by NEO Surveyor, a dedicated infrared telescope aimed at detecting hazardous near-Earth objects, slated for launch in 2027. NEOWISE has contributed significantly to our understanding of near-Earth objects, making over 1.45...