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Roman Space Telescope Broadcast Launch VAB Roof

Spacecraft & Launch August 30, 2026 · NASA Image Library

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NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope rises to space atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39A at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. The milestone begins the observatory’s journey to explore the large‑scale structure of the universe. 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 occurred at 7:26 a.m. EDT, from Kennedy’s Launch Complex 39A.

Released: August 30, 2026
Category: Spacecraft & Launch
Credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett · KSC

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Roman Space Telescope Broadcast Launch VAB Roof

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Roman Space Telescope Broadcast Launch VAB Roof

Roman Space Telescope Broadcast Launch VAB Roof

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Roman Space Telescope Broadcast Launch VAB Roof

Roman Space Telescope Broadcast Launch VAB Roof

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Roman Space Telescope Broadcast Launch VAB Roof

Roman Space Telescope Broadcast Launch VAB Roof

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Roman Space Telescope Broadcast Launch VAB Roof

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