NASA ROMAN TELESCOPE

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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May 23 2025SCIENCE

The Roman Space Telescope: A Giant Leap for Space Observation

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is taking shape, despite some financial hurdles. Engineers have just wrapped up testing on one of its major components. This is a crucial step to ensure the telescope works as planned once it's in space. The telescope has a sun shield and a cover for its aperture. These parts are essential for protecting the telescope's instrume...

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