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Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Preparing for 2026 Launch

NASA's Roman Space Telescope aims to explore the universe, launching from Florida in August 2026.

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Retrospective edition: 2026-06-15. Source published: 2026-06-15. Added to this archive: 2026-11-03. This briefing was prepared later from the linked announcement; it was not published on this website on the historical edition date.

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is NASA’s upcoming flagship mission designed to study exoplanets, dark energy, and cosmic structures. It is scheduled for launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A in late August 2026.

NASA organized a NASA Social event for select digital creators to engage with the mission through tours, expert sessions, and launch viewing, emphasizing public involvement via social media. This engagement aims to broaden outreach as the telescope prepares to deliver unprecedented astronomical data.

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