NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope nears completion
The mission is expected to be complete next year with a launch by May 2027
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The mission is expected to be complete next year with a launch by May 2027
Read article: NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope nears completion
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