# Expanded view of the Roman observatory

![Expanded view of the Roman observatory](https://assets.science.nasa.gov/dynamicimage/assets/science/missions/rst/science/observatory-spacecraft_and_integrated_payload.png?w=1600&fit=clip)

- Released: January 30, 2026
- Category: spacecraft
- Credit: NASA
- NASA source: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/roman-space-telescope/observatory-technical/
- Page: https://roman.mixinvisuals.com/image/p95dc3ee5d485/expanded-view-of-the-roman-observatory/

The Roman observatory split into its spacecraft (red) and integrated payload (purple) components.