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NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — PoliticsAugust 21, 2026Hillsborough

Florida primary election results and upcoming NASA telescope launch

This news briefing covers the outcomes of Florida’s recent primary elections and discusses the upcoming launch of NASA's Roman Space Telescope from Kennedy Space Center. The telescope launch is scheduled for the end of the month.

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Why It Matters

Residents are informed of the finalized candidates and the timeline for a major scientific launch occurring within the state.

Key Facts

  • Florida primary election results were finalized this week.
  • NASA's Roman Space Telescope is scheduled to launch from Kennedy Space Center at the end of the month.
  • Jeremy Perkins, a NASA scientist, provided information regarding the telescope mission.

Who's Mentioned

locationKennedy Space Center“launch site for the Roman Space Telescope”personWinston Scott“retired NASA astronaut”organizationFlorida Division of Elections“reported primary election turnout numbers”otherNancy Grace Roman Space Telescope“upcoming space mission launching from Kennedy Space Center”otherThe Florida Roundup“News program providing the briefing.”personJeremy Perkins“NASA scientist interviewed regarding the Roman Space Telescope.”organizationNASA“Space agency managing the Roman Space Telescope project.”