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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope deploys solar array and communications systems after Falcon Heavy launch

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NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope successfully launched Aug. 30 from Kennedy Space Center aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy. After reaching space, the observatory deployed its solar array and communications systems and powered on its Coronagraph Instrument, marking early progress in commissioning the mission.

Discovered 2026-09-10T15:28:56.851538-07:00 | 2026-09-10T15:28:56.851538-07:00

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  • Roman’s successful launch and early deployment milestones indicate that its power-generation and communications systems are operating after ascent.
  • Powering on the Coronagraph Instrument advances commissioning of a key technology for the observatory’s space science mission.
  • The mission adds another major NASA science payload delivered by SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy, underscoring the rocket’s role in launching high-value observatories.

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