Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
T-41d 19h 22m until launch
Track Live on 3D Globe →| Rocket | Falcon Heavy |
|---|---|
| Provider | SpaceX |
| Target Orbit | Sun-Earth L2 |
| Status | Go for Launch |
| Launch Time | Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:20:00 UTC |
| Launch Pad | Launch Complex 39A — Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA |
Mission
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is a NASA infrared space telescope with a 2.4 m (7.9 ft) wide field of view primary mirror and two scientific instruments. The Wide-Field Instrument (WFI) is a 300.8-megapixel multi-band visible and near-infrared camera, providing a sharpness of images comparable to that achieved by the Hubble Space Telescope over a 0.28 square degree field of view, 100 times larger than imaging cameras on the Hubble. The Coronagraphic Instrument (CGI) is a high-contrast, small field of view camera and spectrometer covering visible and near-infrared wavelengths using novel starlight-suppression technology. Roman objectives include a search for extra-solar planets using gravitational microlensing, and probing the expansion history of the Universe and the growth of cosmic structure, with the goal of measuring the effects of dark energy, the consistency of general relativity, and the curvature of spacetime.
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Frequently asked questions
When does Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launch?
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launch window opens Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:20:00 UTC from Launch Complex 39A — Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA. ObjectTracer shows a live countdown to lift-off.
What rocket is launching Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope?
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to fly on a Falcon Heavy operated by SpaceX, targeting Sun-Earth L2.
How can I track Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope live?
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