https://www.cosmicfrontier.org/blog Updates from Cosmic Frontier Labs en-us https://www.cosmicfrontier.org/blog/vibration-test-complete https://www.cosmicfrontier.org/blog/vibration-test-complete Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Dynamic Test Model has completed vibration testing! The assembly survived sine vibe, and random +3db above the full launch loads in all axes, validating the structural design, our workmanship, and... Engineering https://www.cosmicfrontier.org/blog/dynamic-test-model-built https://www.cosmicfrontier.org/blog/dynamic-test-model-built Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Dynamic Test Model is fully built up! This build brings together every major structural element of the telescope: the optical bench, the metering struts, the mirror surrogates, and a working fast... Engineering https://www.cosmicfrontier.org/blog/msm-optical-bench-complete https://www.cosmicfrontier.org/blog/msm-optical-bench-complete Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The optical bench for our Mass Simulator Model (MSM) is complete. This precision machined stainless steel structure forms the foundation of the telescope, and seeing it fully assembled marks a... Engineering https://www.cosmicfrontier.org/blog/zerodur-mirror-blanks-complete https://www.cosmicfrontier.org/blog/zerodur-mirror-blanks-complete Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Our Zerodur mirror blanks have been completed and handed off to our optical fabrication partner for grinding and polishing. This marks a major milestone in our telescope program—we now have flight... Engineering https://www.cosmicfrontier.org/blog/spacecraft-bus-provider-downselect-complete https://www.cosmicfrontier.org/blog/spacecraft-bus-provider-downselect-complete Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT We've completed our spacecraft bus provider downselect, a critical decision that shapes nearly every aspect of our demonstration mission. After months of detailed evaluation across multiple... Engineering https://www.cosmicfrontier.org/blog/fit-check-ongoing https://www.cosmicfrontier.org/blog/fit-check-ongoing Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT We completed a fit check of the major mechanical assemblies for our dynamic test model, verifying that all components interface correctly before vibration and assembly testing. What is a Fit Check? A... Engineering https://www.cosmicfrontier.org/blog/first-parts-received-for-mass-simulator https://www.cosmicfrontier.org/blog/first-parts-received-for-mass-simulator Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Following our Manufacturing Readiness Review earlier this month, we've received the first batch of parts for the mass simulator build. Mock Mirrors A key component of the mass simulator is the mock... Engineering https://www.cosmicfrontier.org/blog/launch-booked-for-q4-2027 https://www.cosmicfrontier.org/blog/launch-booked-for-q4-2027 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT We've booked a launch for Q4 2027. Having a confirmed slot on the manifest changes everything. A Real Date There's something different about working toward a real date versus a notional schedule.... News https://www.cosmicfrontier.org/blog/dynamic-test-model-manufacturing-readiness-review-complete https://www.cosmicfrontier.org/blog/dynamic-test-model-manufacturing-readiness-review-complete Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT We've completed the Manufacturing Readiness Review (MRR) for our dynamic test model, marking a key milestone in our telescope development program. What is a Dynamic Test Model (DTM)? A DTM/mass... Engineering