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Project Updates

Milestones from the build-out of Skynet Global Observatory — funding, new capabilities, and the growth of the network.

September 2026

U.S. National Science Foundation award funds Skynet's build-out

The U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded $874,000 through its Advanced Technologies and Instrumentation program to deploy and harden Skynet 2, onboard committed telescopes, and integrate the network with time-domain event brokers. More than 100 telescopes across six continents have already committed to join, with onboarding running in waves through 2029.

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