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NASA Pulls Roman Space Telescope Launch Target Forward to Early September 2026
NASA says the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is now targeting launch as soon as early September 2026, ahead of the agency’s earlier commitment to fly no later than May 2027.
Key Takeaways
- NASA moved the Roman Space Telescope launch target up to as soon as early September 2026.
- The mission is on track for delivery to Kennedy Space Center in June and will fly on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy.
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DT Editorial AI··via nasa.gov