NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope set for August 30 launch to explore dark energy and exoplanets

NASA is preparing to launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope on August 30, 2026, aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. This new observatory is designed to investigate major cosmic mysteries, including dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets, by surveying vast areas of the sky with a much broader view than previous telescopes. The mission aims to provide a deeper understanding of the universe's evolution and the formation of galaxies and planetary systems.