Roman Space Telescope

NASA activates Roman telescope’s main camera as fuel reserves double expectations

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could operate for more than twice its original lifespan after a precise launch and an exceptionally efficient first course correction left the observatory with far more fuel than planned, the agency announced on September…

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope set to launch Sunday

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, the agency's next flagship observatory, is set to launch Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, at 7:26 a.m. ET aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The…