Project Blue: A Space Telescope to Photograph Another Earth
A project in San Francisco, CA by Project Blue000days
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A mission to build and launch a telescope to observe and photograph Earth-like planets around our nearest star system, Alpha Centauri.
Backers: 1501
Average Pledge Per Backer: $224
Funded: $335,597 of $1,000,000
Dates: Nov 15th -> Dec 21st (36 days)
Project By: Project Blue
Backers: 1501
Average Pledge Per Backer: $224
Funded: $335,597 of $1,000,000
Dates: Nov 15th -> Dec 21st (36 days)
Project By: Project Blue
$335,597
current pledge level
Last Updated: December 21 @ 02:30 -0500 GMT
33%
of goal
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Latest News
Correct link 
December 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Sorry for the double update, but here is the correct link to donate to Project Blue. Thank you again for all your support! (Read More)
The Project Blue community moving forward
December 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, what a month. Today is the last day of our campaign, and while we haven’t met our goal of $1 million, the team at Project Blue is incredibly proud and thankful for the community we have built here through Kickstarter. Nearly 1,500 backers have... (Read More)
Last day + what’s next for Project Blue
December 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re in the final two days of our campaign. We’ve seen a surge of backers and donations in this last week. To those who are new, welcome! This is just the beginning of what we believe will be a historic mission. To our backers who have been with... (Read More)
Final push! + first look at telescope prototype
December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Join our Twitter chat with Space.com, TODAY 2pm ET
December 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re hosting a Twitter chat with Space.com! Join us today at 2pm ET / 11am PT, when we’ll be answering questions about our mission, exoplanet imaging, Alpha Centauri, and more. Follow us (@proj_blue) and Space.com (@spacedotcom) to tune in.... (Read More)
Why citizen science matters (Video) + poster/shirt design reveal
December 12th - via: kickstarter.com
"Science should not be in the realm of the scientist alone."When we launched Project Blue, we saw an opportunity for private and public partnerships to drive the direction of high impact space exploration. Kepler’s discoveries have opened the door... (Read More)
The gift of space exploration + AMA recap
December 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re just 11 days away from the end of the campaign. While we’ve raised an incredible $180,000 so far, we still have a long way to go in getting funded. We need your help to make that big push to the finish line. Finding another planet like... (Read More)
What is direct imaging? + AMA Live TODAY
December 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Have more questions about direct imaging? Ask them on Kickstarter Live TODAY with mission executive Jon Morse. Share your questions in advance and watch at 5pm PT / 8pm ET. We’re often asked how Project Blue differs from NASA’s Kepler mission.... (Read More)
Kickstarter Live AMA + Launch with Bill Nye/The Planetary Society
December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re closing in on $200K, but we still have a long way to go until the mission is funded! With just over 2 weeks left, we need everyone’s help to make it happen. Please continue to share Project Blue with your friends, and let them know about... (Read More)
$150K + 1K backers strong! + Video: How could we get to aCen?
December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Help us reach 1K backers TODAY + unlock a bonus reward
November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Backers, we're just 105 people away from reaching 1,000 strong! Our goal is to hit 1,000 backers TODAY, but we need all 895 of us to get there. You can help us by sharing this quick message on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram: Support Project Blue,... (Read More)
Support citizen science on #GivingTuesday + new rewards for schools
November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
#GivingTuesdayHappy belated Thanksgiving! Our team had a lot to be thankful for this weekend — we surpassed $130,000 and were thrilled to be included in a piece in The Economist on our unique “small is beautiful” approach to the challenge of... (Read More)
Project Blue Kickstarter Hopes to Find Another Earth
November 25th - via: outerplaces.com
We all know about 'The Pale Blue Dot' - a picture of our ocean-covered home planet from far, far away. But what if there were another... (Read More)
New rewards! + What does “seeing blue” mean to you?
November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Project Blue's #SpaceLoveStoryOver 700 of you have joined the Project Blue team from more than a dozen countries. We’ve loved hearing your questions, feedback, and encouragements — keep em coming! But we also want to know more about who makes up... (Read More)
Stephen Hawking, challenge accepted
November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Backers, two exciting things today: 1) We're Kickstarter's Project of the Day and 2) We're approaching the $70K mark, meaning $100K isn't far off! If each of you gets 5 friends to pledge $15 — email, tweet, share our page on Facebook — we’ll... (Read More)
Why 'Project Blue'? And other q's answered on Facebook Live
November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
What a great day 2! Project Blue mission executive Jon Morse stopped by Space.com today for a Facebook Live session with managing editor Tariq Malik. If you missed it, watch below to see Jon share the inspiration behind Project Blue's name, the... (Read More)
Day 1 in the books, and we’re just getting started
November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Welcome to the Project Blue team!Thanks for all your support — it’s been an incredible first 24 hours! Already, close to 300 of you contributed over $42,000 to what we believe will be a mission for the history books. We were featured by Astronomy... (Read More)
Project Blue on Kickstarter may photograph the first Earth-like planet
November 15th - via: businessinsider.com
Project Blue hopes to use a washing-machine-size observatory 4.4 light-years away. (Read More)
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