The Times of India

Backing space dreams: Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt funds four large-scale telescopes, including a Hubble replacement

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and his wife Wendy are privately funding four ambitious telescope projects, including the space telescope Lazuli, designed to be a modern Hubble successor. This initiative aims to accelerate astronomical discovery through faster development timelines and open access to data for scientists worldwide, utilizing modular ground-based designs and advanced computing.