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NASA Sets Coverage for Roman Space Telescope Launch from Florida
NASA has announced the launch schedule and coverage for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. The observatory is designed to investigate the universe, including dark energy and dark matter.
Why it matters
The telescope's field of view is 100 times larger than Hubble's and its data will be public, helping the world better understand exoplanets and the universe's composition.
The details
- Launch is targeted for no earlier than 7:26 a.m. EDT Aug. 30.
- The telescope will launch via a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Florida.
- The mission has a five-year primary lifetime with a goal of 10 years.
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