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SKAO welcomes Canada’s intention to become full Observatory member
Welcome to the SKAO
Our mission is to build and operate cutting-edge radio telescopes to transform our understanding of the Universe and deliver benefits to society.
SKAO science goals
The SKA telescopes will transform our understanding of the Universe, tackling some of the most fundamental scientific questions of our time.
Our telescopes
We are building the two largest radio telescope arrays in the world, located in Australia and South Africa, supported by institutions and facilities around the globe.
Big Data
Impact
Precursors and pathfinders
The SKA telescopes will stand on the shoulders of giants.