NASA's newest space telescope launches on a quest to explore the hidden universe
The bus-sized telescope — named after the late Nancy Grace Roman, NASA's first chief astronomer — will take more than three months to reach its destination.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: ABC News · Aug 30, 2026 at 7:33 AM ET
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NASA's newest space telescope launches on a quest to explore the hidden universe(opens original report in a new tab)Phys.orgTier B
NASA's newest Roman space telescope launches on a quest to explore the hidden universe(opens original report in a new tab)NASA's newest crown jewel blasted off Sunday to hunt for planets around other stars, explore secret dark energy and survey the cosmos like never before. — Phys.org
ABC NewsTier B
NASA's newest space telescope launches on a quest to explore the hidden universe(opens original report in a new tab)NASA’s newest space telescope has blasted off on a quest to find planets around other stars and explore the hidden universe — ABC News
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