Overview

• NASA researchers have proposed the Mission to Analyze the UltraViolet universE (MAUVE), a concept for a UV space telescope expected to launch by 2031 if approved.
• MAUVE would extend UV observation capabilities, focusing on far- and extreme-ultraviolet wavelengths currently underexplored due to atmospheric interference and limited existing facilities.
• The mission aims to investigate critical questions, including the habitability of exoplanetary systems, the mechanisms behind explosive cosmic events, and the origins of diffuse extragalactic emissions.
• The telescope would allocate 70% of its observing time to General Observer proposals, enabling the broader scientific community to explore diverse astronomical phenomena.
• MAUVE builds on the legacy of past UV observatories while addressing gaps in current instrumentation, complementing future missions like the Habitable Worlds Observatory planned for the 2040s.