NASA's Pandora Mission Launched by SpaceX
Mission uses Falcon 9 to carry 40 payloads.
Pandora analyzes exoplanet atmospheres via multiwavelength observations.
Orbit commissioning lasts one month before one-year prime mission.
Observes at least 20 exoplanets over 24 hours per target.
Data aids James Webb Space Telescope research.
Trains early-career scientists in Astrophysics Pioneers program.
Aims to resolve stellar contamination issues in exoplanet detection.
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