The TOLIMAN (Telescope for Orbit Locus Interferometric Monitoring of our Astronomical Neighbourhood) space telescope is a low-cost mission concept aimed at detecting of exoplanets via the astrometry method, and specifically targeting the Alpha Centauri system. TOLIMAN will focus on stars within 10 parsecs (32.6 light years) of the Sun. The telescope is still under construction. The mission will involve scientists of the University of Sydney, Saber Astronautics in Australia, Breakthrough Initiatives, and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. TOLIMAN will explore all three components of the Alpha Centauri system in search of planets in the habitable zone. TOLIMAN is planned to be launched in 2027.
See also Toliman, a nearby star also known as Alpha Centauri B
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External links About the project at Breakthrough Initiatives