Google’s Ex-CEO Backs Start-Up Approach to Big Telescopes for Space and Astronomy - The New York Times
Google News • 1/9/2026 • Last cited 1/11/2026
Summary
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is advocating for a start-up approach to developing large telescopes for space and astronomy, which includes plans for one space telescope and three ground-based observatories. This initiative, backed by billionaire funding, aims to innovate the field of astronomy, as reported by The New York Times.
Lindy Score Breakdown
30
Age (0-35)
6 days
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Velocity (0-40)
10 sources
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Tier (0-10)
Google News
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Breadth (0-15)
10 unique
Total Score91/100
Score BreakdownRisk 25
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Consensus: Strong consensus: 10 independent sources
Age: 6 days - proven survivor
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