Gmt Consortium

Giant Magellan Telescope project is entering a critical 12–24 month phase, seeking funding for its 25.4-meter multi-mirror design. The GMT Consortium, led by President Daniel Jaffe, aims to complete the NSF's final design phase by mid-2027. With over $1 billion raised, the project faces funding challenges due to the NSF's budget cap of $1.6 billion for 2024.