The question of whether we are alone in the Universe remains unanswered despite advancements in scientific understanding. To address this, new observatories are required. The proposed Habitable Worlds Observatory is a flagship NASA mission envisioned to surpass previous telescopes and is expected to unveil new discoveries about inhabited planets. A conference in July 2025 highlighted the observatory's planning and scientific potential. However, uncertainty looms over its funding and support from the US government, which is essential for its development and success.
The Habitable Worlds Observatory is a proposed flagship NASA mission that aims to discover inhabited planets beyond our Solar System, similar to the contributions made by the Hubble or JWST.
A significant amount of uncertainty exists regarding the funding and ongoing support from the US government, which is crucial for the realization of the Habitable Worlds Observatory.
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