NASA develops optical masks to suppress starlight for exoplanet search
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5 questionsWhat specific types of optical masks are being developed by NASA researchers and how do they work?
When is the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) mission expected to launch and what is its timeline?
What is the current status of the development of the optical masks and when might they be ready for use?
How will the HWO mission specifically search for signs of life on exoplanets, beyond detecting habitable worlds?
What are the major technical challenges remaining in achieving the necessary starlight suppression for the HWO mission?
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