Liftoff! NASA's Roman Space Telescope soars to the stars on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket in spectacular launch (video)
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched into space atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on Aug. 30, ushering in a new era for astronomy and our understanding of the cosmos.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: Space.com · Aug 29, 2026 at 6:44 PM ET
- Coverage span: 14h 12m
- Coverage: 2 reports from 1 independent publication
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Liftoff! NASA's Roman Space Telescope soars to the stars on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket in spectacular launch (video)(opens original report in a new tab)Space.comTier B
NASA's Roman Space Telescope is ready for launch aboard SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket(opens original report in a new tab)A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket is poised to lift off with the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope on Aug. 30. This observatory is on a mission to usher in a new wave of astronomical discovery. — Space.com
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