NASA has released new images of the full-scale prototypes of six telescopes slated to observe some of the universe’s tiniest fluctuations.
The mock-ups of the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) offer glimpses of the design that will help astronomers discover groundbreaking insights into the universe.
LISA is a European Space Agency-led project that will measure the effects of cosmic gravitational waves by firing infrared laser beams between three spacecraft.
The prototypes, made from Zerodur and featuring gold-coated mirrors, are part of the meticulous planning to ensure the success of the mission set to launch around 2035.