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From spy satellite to space telescope: The unlikely origins of NASA's Roman Space Telescope

At the heart of this next-gen space telescope lies the parts of old spy satellites.

Space.com50 min ago

First coverage Aug 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET

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From spy satellite to space telescope: The unlikely origins of NASA's Roman Space Telescope

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