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Roman Space Telescope ready for Aug. 30 launch

by Jeff Foust August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

A NASA space telescope that promises to revolutionize cosmology and exoplanet science is ready for launch after a 16-year journey.

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Roman Space Telescope reaches assembly milestone

by Jeff Foust November 12, 2024November 12, 2024

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NASA policy discourages naming missions after individuals

by Jeff Foust April 3, 2023April 4, 2023

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NASA renames WFIRST space telescope after pioneering woman astronomer

by Jeff Foust May 20, 2020January 23, 2023

NASA Telescope Named For ‘Mother of Hubble’ Nancy Grace Roman

by SpaceRef May 20, 2020

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WFIRST, proposed for cancellation, is approved for development

by Jeff Foust March 4, 2020January 23, 2023

NASA Approves Development of Universe-Studying, Planet-Finding Mission

by SpaceRef March 3, 2020July 15, 2024

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White House requests significant NASA budget increase to fund Artemis program

by Jeff Foust February 10, 2020January 23, 2023

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NASA prepares to shut down Spitzer Space Telescope

by Jeff Foust January 23, 2020January 23, 2023

Simulating The First Image From WFIRST

by SpaceRef January 6, 2020July 15, 2024

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