Image: Roman Space Telescope Vertical at LC 39A (KSC-20260829-PH-SPX01 0007)
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Description: NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, encapsulated in the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket’s fairing, stands vertical on the pad at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. Roman will investigate dark energy and dark matter, conduct a statistical census of planetary systems, and enable a broad range of additional astrophysics research. Liftoff from NASA Kennedy is targeted for 7:26 a.m. EDT Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.
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