Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt targets the stars but his ‘Big Science’ approach is different from Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt's philanthropic organization, Schmidt Sciences, is launching the Schmidt Observatory System to accelerate astrophysical discovery. This four-instrument initiative aims to rival Hubble's capabilities within four years by utilizing advanced technologies and accepting calculated risks. The system includes orbital and ground-based telescopes designed to tackle cosmic mysteries like dark energy and exoplanet atmospheres.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt targets the stars but his ‘Big Science’ approach is different from Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt's philanthropic organization, Schmidt Sciences, is launching the Schmidt Observatory System to accelerate astrophysical discovery. This four-instrument initiative aims to rival Hubble's capabilities within four years by utilizing advanced technologies and accepting calculated risks. The system includes orbital and ground-based telescopes designed to tackle cosmic mysteries like dark energy and exoplanet atmospheres.