In early 2026, NASA conducted extensive upgrades to the 40-year-old Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) at Kennedy Space Center to support the final prelaunch processing of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. This facility is designed for handling clean room environments and hazardous materials to ensure spacecraft contamination is minimized.
Technicians utilize an enhanced air-shower system and protective suits to reduce particulates, critical given the telescope's precision instruments. The Roman Space Telescope was scheduled for launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy from the nearby Launch Complex 39A, with NASA's Launch Services Program managing its integration and readiness.
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NASA Kennedy Prepares Facility for Roman Space Telescope Arrival ↗Source published 2026-04-23. This report was prepared with AI assistance from the linked primary-source material. Claims and limitations should be checked against the original announcement or research.