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Roman Telescope Could Last 22 Years | Science News
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope is set for a stunningly extended mission—potentially 22 years instead of its original 10—thanks to ultra-efficient fuel use, a lighter-than-planned launch, and precise maneuvers that saved precious propellant. The first course correction used far less fuel than expected, and the spacecraft’s reduced mass meant it could carry extra reserves. With each maneuver proving even more efficient, Roman is on track to reach its final orbit around L2 in about 100 days—and could keep peering into the cosmos for decades, delivering groundbreaking science far beyond initial…
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