NASA's Roman Space Telescope Passes Final Mirror Check, Set for Launch
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NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has passed its final prelaunch checks, including a last-look inspection of its 2.4-meter primary mirror and a shake test to ensure it can withstand launch. The mirror performed flawlessly, and the telescope is now being prepared for shipping to Kennedy Space Center in Florida for a launch window as early as Aug. 30 or in early September.
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