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. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b2b61c67d4b21052