Roman Series: Liftoff!
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is in space, taking its first steps to explore the cosmos. Relive Roman’s launch—and the emotion that goes along with the roar of a rocket—with NASA experts who worked on the telescope for years. Plus, learn what happens next and when to expect Roman’s first images. The post Roman Series: Liftoff! appeared first on NASA Science .
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has launched into space, commencing its journey to explore the cosmos. The rocket carrying the telescope, a SpaceX Falcon Heavy, lifted off successfully on August 30, 2023, at 7:26 a.m. Eastern Time. Immediately following the launch, the telescope began its crucial tasks, deploying its solar arrays, sun shield, and communications dish, before establishing contact with mission control.
In the coming weeks and months, the telescope will continue its journey to a point over a million miles away from Earth. In this episode of NASA's Curious Universe podcast, host Jacob Pinter recounts the emotional behind-the-scenes moments of Roman's launch and the excitement that surrounds the telescope's groundbreaking mission.
Producer Christian Elliott, who was embedded with the team at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida during the launch, shares his experience of the final preparations and the profound emotions from those who have dedicated years of their lives to the project.
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