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  "id": 3267101,
  "title": "Cutting-edge infrared space telescope Roman set to launch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/cutting-edge-infrared-space-telescope-roman-set-to-launch",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-25T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ESA Space Science",
    "slug": "esa-space-science",
    "url": "https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Cutting-edge_infrared_space_telescope_Roman_set_to_launch"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The NASA-led Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to launch on 30 August 2026 at 07:26 EDT / 12:26 BST / 13:26 CEST from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA. With its wide field of view and advanced optical design, the Roman telescope will conduct detailed scans of the sky in visible to near-infrared light. In doing so, Roman will help reveal the nature of dark energy and dark matter…",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "NASA Science",
        "title": "NASA Sets Coverage for Roman Space Telescope Launch from Florida",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/nasa-sets-coverage-for-roman-space-telescope-launch-from-florida",
        "published": "2026-08-24T20:44:58.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}