Since the early days of modern cosmic exploration, Cornell scientists have led the way, from guiding rovers through the red dust of Mars to searching for other life in the universe; and from modeling exotic stars to detecting the faint ripples of gravitational waves. 

They’ve also established important centers of research, with the Cornell-led Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope (FYST) in Chile poised to become the next innovator of cosmic discovery. 

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