SMRTR Science & EngineeringJan 19, 2026Ars Technica

As Europe's large ground telescope project advances, how is its US competitor faring?

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The Giant Magellan Telescope faces funding shortfalls and delays competing with Europe's Extremely Large Telescope. Despite having only half its $2 billion budget, GMT remains America's best chance for ground-based astronomy leadership.

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