NASA's Roman Space Telescope Nears Launch After Final Clearance

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Published: 2026-08-24
Category: science
Source: ScienceDaily / Space.com (citing NASA)
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NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has received final clearance for launch preparations, targeting an August 30 liftoff via a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. This new observatory is designed to explore cosmic expansion, the universe's history, and distant exoplanets. A Flight Readiness Review by NASA, the Roman team, and SpaceX certified its readiness, marking a significant step toward its mission to advance astronomical understanding.

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