Green light for European space telescope PLATO

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Green light for European space telescope PLATO - ESA PLATO mission reaches next milestone in the search for exoplanets

On 20 June 2017, the European Space Agency (ESA) gave the go-ahead for the further development of the PLATO space telescope. The German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum fuer Luft-und Raumfahrt; DLR) is leading the international consortium responsible for the construction and scientific operation of the space telescope. ESA's Science Programme Committee (SPC) assessed the status of the project positively and formally adopted the mission. This means that work can begin on the implementation of the spacecraft and its ground segment. Launch of the telescope is scheduled for 2026.



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