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NASA Moves Roman Telescope to KSC, Targets Aug 30 Launch

6/23/2026

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NASA delivered the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on June 21, 2026.
After a 800-mile barge trip from Goddard, technicians will load 290 gallons of hydrazine and begin a 70-day checkout of power and thermal systems.
NASA now aims for an August 30, 2026 Falcon Heavy launch from LC-39A, sending the 18,000-lb observatory to Lagrange Point 2 for a five-to-ten-year mission.

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NASA delivered the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on June 21, 2026.
After a 800-mile barge trip from Goddard, technicians will load 290 gallons of hydrazine and begin a 70-day checkout of power and thermal systems.
NASA now aims for an August 30, 2026 Falcon Heavy launch from LC-39A, sending the 18,000-lb observatory to Lagrange Point 2 for a five-to-ten-year mission.