Aug 12 2025SCIENCE
Shielding the Stars: NASA's Roman Telescope's Sun Protection
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is getting a crucial upgrade. Engineers at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center have attached two large sunshields to the telescope. These shields are like a giant sunblock for the telescope's sensitive instruments. They protect the instruments from the sun's heat and light. This protection is vital for detecting faint signals from...
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