Backing space dreams: Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt funds four large-scale telescopes, including a Hubble replacement

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and his wife Wendy are privately funding four ambitious telescope projects, including the space telescope Lazuli, designed to be a modern Hubble successor. This initiative aims to accelerate astronomical discovery through faster development timelines and open access to data for scientists worldwide, utilizing modular ground-based designs and advanced computing.

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Jan 9, 2026 - 20:04
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Backing space dreams: Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt funds four large-scale telescopes, including a Hubble replacement
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and his wife Wendy are privately funding four ambitious telescope projects, including the space telescope Lazuli, designed to be a modern Hubble successor. This initiative aims to accelerate astronomical discovery through faster development timelines and open access to data for scientists worldwide, utilizing modular ground-based designs and advanced computing.

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