NASA sets early September launch date for Roman Space Telescope

Published on April 22, 2026
Roman at GSFC

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is now scheduled for launch in early September as agency officials hail its early completion despite ongoing budget uncertainty for its science programs.

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