NASA is about to launch a powerful new eye on the universe
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope has been cleared for final launch preparations ahead of a targeted August 30 liftoff aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy.
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope has been cleared for final launch preparations ahead of a targeted August 30 liftoff aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy.
The short version
- The powerful new observatory will probe cosmic expansion, the history of the universe, and distant exoplanets.
- NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has passed an important milestone ahead of its trip to space.
- Mission leaders from NASA, the Roman Space Telescope team, and SpaceX met Friday at Kennedy Space Center in Florida for a Flight Readiness Review.
What happened
During this formal assessment, teams examined the spacecraft, rocket, launch site, and overall mission status to determine whether preparations could move into their final phase. Following the review, mission managers certified that Roman is ready to proceed with the remaining work before launch.
Why it matters
NASA and SpaceX are targeting liftoff no earlier than 7:26 a.m.
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