NASA’s Roman Space Telescope: ‘Go’ for Launch
NASA Launch Manager Dr. Denton Gibson has given NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope mission a “go” to proceed toward launch. The post NASA’s Roman Space Telescope: ‘Go’ for Launch appeared first on NASA Science .
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has received a "go" from Launch Manager Dr. Denton Gibson for its upcoming launch. The mission teams are in the final countdown, preparing for the liftoff of the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 7:26 a.m. EDT. Both the rocket and the Roman observatory have transitioned to internal power, relying on internal batteries rather than ground power.
As the Falcon Heavy approaches launch, its flight computer will conduct a series of final prelaunch checks beginning at T-59 seconds. At T-45 seconds, the SpaceX launch director will confirm "go" for launch. Following this, at T-20 seconds, the propellant tanks will be pressurized, and at T-6 seconds, the engine ignition sequence will commence. The live broadcast of this historic event is available on NASA+ and various platforms.
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