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NASA's Roman Space Telescope set for Aug. 30 launch on SpaceX Falcon Heavy

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NASA is preparing to launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope on August 30, 2026, aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center. This $4.3 billion mission, which finished ahead of schedule, is expected to significantly advance our understanding of dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets. The observatory will map billions of galaxies and discover thousands of new exoplanets, offering a panoramic view of the universe. AI

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NASA's Roman Space Telescope set for Aug. 30 launch on SpaceX Falcon Heavy

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Jamie Carter, Senior Contributor ·

    Where And When To Watch NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Launch This Weekend

    NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches this weekend aboard Falcon Heavy on a mission to map billions of galaxies, hunt exoplanets and probe dark energy.

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