NASA teases new PRIMA telescope that could peer even deeper into the infrared universe than the James Webb Space Telescope

NASA is moving forward with designing a new space telescope that can see even deeper into the infrared universe than the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) can.

The new mission, called PRIMA (Probe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics), is continuing its development to Phase B — the preliminary design and tech phase — according to a NASA statement. Managers will review the mission’s progress before officially beginning the telescope’s journey to launch; if all goes to plan, PRIMA will embark on a five-year mission no earlier than 2033.