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NASA has completed assembly and testing on the 300-megapixel Nancy Grace Roman Telescope, meaning a launch could come as soon as September
The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted mysterious “buckyballs” around a dying star 10,000 light‑years away.
NASA has confirmed that the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is complete and on track for an early September 2026 launch, months ahead of schedule. The announcement comes as skywatchers prepare for the May 1 Flower Moon, the first of two full moons in May.
The connection between the society's centennial and the number of telescopes that will be erected on the Griffith Observatory lawn April 25 is as tight as two heavenly bodies sharing a single orbit: One hundred telescopes will indeed grace the Griffith Park landmark's outdoor area in honor of the society's 100th anniversary.