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NASA's Spectre Instrument to Enhance Near-Earth Object Detection at Mauna Kea

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NASA is developing the Spectre instrument for the Infrared Telescope Facility at Mauna Kea, aimed at enhancing the detection and characterization of near-Earth asteroids. This advanced spectrograph will enable rapid assessments of asteroid composition, size, and mass, playing a crucial role in planetary defense. With major components already in Hilo, integration and testing are scheduled before its expected installation in 2028.

NASA's Spectre Instrument to Enhance Near-Earth Object Detection at Mauna Kea
Jan 11, 2026, 7:49 AM

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