The Arecibo Observatory collapsed earlier this month, ending its 57 year reign that devastated scientists around the world.
Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez has now signed an executive order approving $8 million to help rebuild the renowned telescope.
The order states reconstructing Arecibo is a matter of public policy, along with declaring the observatory site a historic zone.
The $8 million is set to be used for removing and disposing of the debris and the design of the new telescope.
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The Arecibo Observatory collapsed earlier this month, ending its 57 year reign that devastated scientists around the world