them at NPO. SA Lavochkin (part of Roskosmos) said the launch of the Spektr-UF space observatory has been delayed after 2028. It gives information about TASS Based on the statement of the government agency.
“The launch is planned after 2028,” the statement said.
It is noted that at the moment work is underway to create a unique space observatory “Spektr-UF”, which will study objects of the Universe in the ultraviolet range of the electromagnetic spectrum, inaccessible to observations from Earth.
“The device will be equipped with a telescope with a mirror diameter of 170 cm, developed by NPO Lavochkin,” the message says.
Previously on Roscosmos declarationThat they plan to launch the new Russian Hubble into orbit at the end of 2028. According to current information, the ultraviolet telescope will be used to study galaxies, exoplanets and new stars.