Migdalia Machín

Canary Islands Minister of Innovation, Science and Culture

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Last updated Oct 16, 2026

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Thirty Meter Telescope rejects La Palma backup site

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Expressed regret over the TMT decision

Spain's €1 billion bid to host the Thirty Meter Telescope on La Palma is dead. The consortium behind the giant observatory failed to reach consensus on the financing offer, ending the island's decade-long role as the project's official backup site.

Updated Oct 16