Google's former CEO Eric Schmidt wants to build a cosmic search engine
Published on: Jan. 10, 2026, 3:32 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Eric Schmidt, a former CEO of Google, and his wife Wendy are funding four advanced telescopes, including one for space. These observatories aim to speed up astronomical discoveries. The projects leverage existing technology and aim for quicker completion than traditional methods. This initiative seeks to complement existing federal science efforts by offering a more agile approach to scientific exploration.
