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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 30, 2026Hillsborough

NASA and SpaceX launch Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from Kennedy Space Center

NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from the Kennedy Space Center on Sunday morning. The new telescope features a field of view 100 times larger than the Hubble Telescope to assist in studying black holes and dark matter.

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Why It Matters

The launch marks the deployment of a new federal scientific instrument designed to expand astronomical research capabilities regarding the composition and history of the universe.

Key Facts

  • The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope was launched on Sunday morning.
  • The launch took place at the Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida.
  • The telescope was launched via a SpaceX vehicle.
  • The telescope's field of view is 100 times larger than that of the Hubble Telescope.
  • The mission aims to study black holes and dark matter.

Who's Mentioned

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