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Roman Telescope Launches to Map Universe | Science News

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has blasted off aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy, beginning its journey to unlock cosmic mysteries. With infrared vision and a wide field of view, it’ll map the universe faster than ever, hunting dark matter, dark energy, and exoplanets — potentially revealing discoveries we can’t yet imagine. Launched ahead of schedule and on budget, the telescope’s successful deployment marks a major milestone. After initial checks, it’ll soon test its advanced coronagraph and begin capturing stunning 300-megapixel panoramas, with first images expected in early 2027…

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