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Potential $85M from NASA for UH management of Maunakea’s Infrared Telescope Facility

Among its many science programs, IRTF is used to identify asteroids and comets that may pose a threat to Earth. The NASA contract with UH has a maximum potential value of approximately $85.5 million and could extend through December 2033, according to the space agency.

NASA Contract Awarded to UH Institute for Astronomy

NASA has awarded a contract to the University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy to continue to manage and operate the agency’s Infrared Telescope Facility on Maunakea.

Possible Interstellar Object Spotted by Haleakalā Pan-STARRS Telescope

“It’s long been theorized that such objects exist but this is the first such detection.” So far, everything indicates it is likely an interstellar object…

Hawaii Takes Next Giant Leap With NASA Partnership

The state entered a new partnership with NASA today that marks a new step for Hawaii in space exploration.