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July 07, 2026 09:01 ET | Source: Giant Magellan Telescope

Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute Increases Investment in Giant Magellan Telescope

PASADENA, Calif., July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the Giant Magellan Telescope through a new...
April 17, 2026 09:00 ET | Source: Giant Magellan Telescope

Giant Magellan Telescope and Coquimbo Regional Government Sign Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Chile’s Astronomy Industry

Giant Magellan Telescope and Coquimbo Regional Government Sign Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Chile’s Astronomy Industry.
January 13, 2026 09:00 ET | Source: Giant Magellan Telescope

Giant Magellan Telescope Names Daniel T. Jaffe as President

Giant Magellan Telescope Names Daniel T. Jaffe as President
November 04, 2025 09:00 ET | Source: Giant Magellan Telescope

Taft Armandroff and Brian Schmidt Elected to Lead Giant Magellan Telescope Board of Directors

Taft Armandroff and Brian Schmidt Elected to Lead Giant Magellan Telescope Board of Directors
September 30, 2025 06:00 ET | Source: Giant Magellan Telescope

MIT Joins Giant Magellan Telescope International Consortium

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Joins Giant Magellan Telescope International Consortium
June 12, 2025 09:00 ET | Source: Giant Magellan Telescope

Giant Magellan Telescope Advances to National Science Foundation Final Design Phase

The Giant Magellan Telescope received official approval from the National Science Foundation confirming that it will advance into Final Design Phase.
December 13, 2024 09:00 ET | Source: Giant Magellan Telescope

Northwestern University Joins Giant Magellan Telescope International Consortium

PASADENA, Calif., Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Giant Magellan Telescope announced today that Northwestern University has joined its international consortium to construct the $2.54 billion...
October 15, 2024 09:00 ET | Source: Giant Magellan Telescope

Giant Magellan Telescope Begins Primary Mirror Support System Testing

TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Giant Magellan Telescope today announced the successful installation of one of its completed 8.4-meter-diameter primary mirrors into a support...
September 30, 2024 09:00 ET | Source: Giant Magellan Telescope

Giant Magellan Telescope Launches Universo Expansivo Program to Enhance Accessibility in Astronomy Education

PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Giant Magellan Telescope today announced the launch of Universo Expansivo, a new education program designed to increase accessibility in...
August 28, 2024 09:00 ET | Source: Giant Magellan Telescope

Giant Magellan Telescope Mount Fabrication Begins

ROCKFORD, Ill., Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Giant Magellan Telescope and Ingersoll Machine Tools Inc. today announced the start of manufacturing and assembly of the largest telescope mount...