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NASA Postpones Launch of SPHEREx and PUNCH Missions

The launch of NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions from Vandenberg Space Force Base, originally scheduled for February 28th, was scrubbed due to weather and integration issues; a new launch date is pending.

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What caused the delay and what are the immediate consequences of the postponed launch of the SPHEREx and PUNCH missions?: NASA and SpaceX scrubbed the launch of two missions, SPHEREx and PUNCH, initially scheduled for February 28th, due to weather and integration issues. A new launch date will be announced later. The missions, while distinct, share a cost-effective, sun-synchronous polar orbit.
How do the distinct scientific goals of SPHEREx and PUNCH contribute to a broader understanding of the universe and solar system?: The SPHEREx mission aims to map the universe in infrared, studying galaxy distribution and searching for life's building blocks, while PUNCH will observe the sun's corona and solar wind to improve space weather forecasting. Their combined launch optimizes resources.
What are the long-term implications of the combined data from SPHEREx, PUNCH, and other space telescopes like James Webb for advancing our knowledge of the universe and space weather prediction?: SPHEREx's all-sky infrared survey will complement data from the James Webb Space Telescope, providing broad context for detailed observations. PUNCH, observing during solar maximum, will offer unprecedented insights into solar wind generation and its effects on Earth. Data from both will advance our understanding of the cosmos and space weather.

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