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NASA Ames’ Contributions to Roman’s Mission
NASA Ames Research Center has developed software, hardware, and supercomputing tools to enhance the capabilities of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.
Why it matters
These advancements allow astronomers to detect planets in multi-star systems and capture clearer images, increasing the potential for discovering life beyond our solar system.
The details
- ROSALIA software removes glare and zodiacal light from telescope images.
- Multi-Star Wavefront Control technology helps image exoplanets in binary star systems.
- The telescope is scheduled to launch on Sunday, Aug. 30.
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