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NASA Achieves Key Milestone for Roman Space Telescope Launch

5/17/2025

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NASA engineers have made significant strides by completing tests on half of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a vital milestone ahead of its anticipated launch in early 2027. Even as budget cuts loom over NASA projects, the team remains dedicated, with final assembly and testing set for late 2026 at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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NASA engineers have made significant strides by completing tests on half of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a vital milestone ahead of its anticipated launch in early 2027. Even as budget cuts loom over NASA projects, the team remains dedicated, with final assembly and testing set for late 2026 at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.