RTX Raytheon develops 3.1-meter space telescope for Lazuli Space Observatory

RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

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  • RTX’s Raytheon began developing a 3.1-meter off-axis space telescope for the Lazuli Space Observatory under Schmidt Sciences’ Schmidt Observatory System.
  • Program targets the largest unobscured aperture launched on a commercial platform, positioning Raytheon for high-end commercial science payload demand.
  • Design uses advanced materials to reduce thermal stabilization time, enabling faster start of high-quality data collection in orbit.
  • Auto-alignment validated via digital-twin simulations aims to maintain optical performance without manual intervention, supporting precision astrophysics missions.
  • Preliminary design review completed on an accelerated schedule; telescope is in production with delivery planned for 2028.


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