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NASA is gearing up to launch its next-generation space telescope, SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer). This groundbreaking mission aims to map the entire sky in infrared light, providing invaluable data on the origins of the universe, the formation of galaxies, and the presence of water and organic molecules in space. With its unparalleled ability to scan the cosmos, SPHEREx is poised to revolutionize our understanding of the universe. What is SPHEREx? SPHEREx is a space telescope designed to conduct a full-sky survey in the near-infrared spectrum. Unlike other telescopes that focus on specific celestial targets, SPHEREx will systematically map the entire sky every six months, collecting vast amounts of data that will help answer some of the biggest questions in cosmology and planetary science. Equipped with advanced spectroscopy, SPHEREx will measure the infrared signatures of galaxies, stars, and interstellar mater...