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The Cosmic Infrared Background Experiment (CIBER) is a series of suborbital rocket experiments designed to study the cosmic infrared background (CIB), which is the accumulated light from all the stars and galaxies that have ever formed. Launched by a team of researchers from institutions like the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and other collaborators, CIBER aims to detect faint infrared light that is thought to come from early stars and galaxies, helping scientists understand the formation and evolution of the universe. By measuring the cosmic infrared background with high precision, CIBER seeks to provide insights into the processes of star formation and the distribution of matter across the cosmos. The data collected by CIBER is crucial for piecing together the history of the universe, particularly during the epoch when the first stars and galaxies began to shine.