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Science · Space exploration · published 2026-08-28 · via Phys.org

NASA's Roman telescope set to launch, aiming to probe dark matter and exoplanets

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is scheduled to launch from Kennedy Space Center on August 30. It will observe in visible and infrared light, complementing the capabilities of Hubble and Webb. Its mission includes surveying planetary systems and investigating the roles of dark matter and dark energy in cosmic evolution.

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