UKIRT to Cease Science Operations

Name: UKIRT to Cease Science Operations
Start: 2026-09-15T00:00:00-10:00
End: 2026-09-15T23:59:59-10:00
Location: Mauna Kea, Hawai’i

Sep 15

In preparation for its decommissioning, United Kingdom Infrared Telescope (UKIRT) atop Mauna Kea will stop science operations today, with removal to be completed by 20230.

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Date: Sep 15
Event Category: Mission Milestone
Event Tags:2026
Website: https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2026/07/02/uh-continues-ukirt-decommissioning/

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Mauna Kea, Hawai’i

Organizer

University of Hawai’i Institute for Astronomy (IfA)

UKIRT to Cease Science Operations

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