NASA's Roman Space Telescope set for August 30, 2026 launch

NASA is targeting an August 30, 2026 launch for its Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, an advancement from previous schedules. Engineers have completed final inspections of the telescope's primary mirror, ensuring its alignment and cleanliness after rigorous testing. The telescope, named after NASA's first chief astronomer, will investigate dark energy and the prevalence of solar systems similar to our own, boasting a field of view 100 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope. AI

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