Pandora mission begins science operations

Few space missions are run from university campuses. NASA's Pandora space has embarked on its mission to stare at worlds outside of our solar system and their host stars, all under the watchful eyes of a dedicated team at the U of A's own mission control center. Seven months after launch, Pandora has officially begun its mission: to catch never-before-seen glimpses of worlds beyond our solar system and the stars they orbit. A team of engineers at the University of Arizona worked hard to prepare Pandora for its science mission, and the work of a team of U of A scientists is now kicking into high gear.

Source: news.arizona.edu