Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Enters Commissioning Phase Post-Launch

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope successfully launched on August 30, 2026, via a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The observatory is now undergoing a 90-day commissioning period as it travels to the Sun-Earth Lagrange point 2. Initial steps, including solar array and sun shield deployment, are complete, with first images anticipated early next year. Roman is designed to provide a wide view of the universe, complementing the James Webb Space Telescope.