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NASA's Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor mission is being prepared with a large sunshade to keep the infrared space telescope cool. The sunshade measures 20 feet tall and 8 feet wide at its base.
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A technician inspects the large sunshade of NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor mission in this image released on Oct. 26, 2026. The sunshade structure, which stands 20 feet (6 meters) tall and measures 8 feet (2.4 meters) wide at its base, will keep the infrared space telescope cool as it searc
2026-10-27 17:58 UTC