The telescope — named after the late Nancy Grace Roman, NASA’s first chief astronomer — will take more than three months to reach its destination.
Published Aug 30, 2026, 8:59 PM EDT
The telescope — named after the late Nancy Grace Roman, NASA’s first chief astronomer — will take more than three months to reach its destination.
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By Marcia Dunn
Published Aug 30, 2026, 8:59 PM EDT
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