NASA announces GUSTO balloon telescope
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NASA is gearing up to launch an experiment called GUSTO which will create a 3D map of a section of the Milky Way galaxy. The telescope will soar 120,000-feet above Antarctica on a high-altitude balloon for a minimum of 55 days, collecting valuable data from the interstellar medium (ISM). ISM refers to the gap between stars that are filled with dust, gas, and other materials. The launch will take place no earlier than December 21 from Antarctica.
