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NASA Concludes Roman Space Telescope Launch Coverage
https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/roman/2026/08/30/nasa-concludes-roman-space-telescope-launch-coverage/
Published: August 30, 2026 12:09
NASA is concluding live launch coverage after the agency's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope successfully launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket and separated from the second stage.
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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Flying on Its Own
https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/roman/2026/08/30/nasas-roman-space-telescope-flying-on-its-own/
Published: August 30, 2026 11:58
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope separated from the SpaceX Falcon Heavy's second stage.
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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope: Final Upper-Stage Burn Complete
https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/roman/2026/08/30/nasas-roman-space-telescope-final-upper-stage-burn-complete/
Published: August 30, 2026 11:55
The SpaceX Falcon Heavy second stage has completed its second and final planned burn for NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Second-stage engine cutoff 2, or SECO-2, occurred after the upper stage burned for about two minutes.
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NASA Roman Space Telescope: SpaceX Second Stage Burn Begins
https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/roman/2026/08/30/nasa-roman-space-telescope-spacex-second-stage-burn-begins/
Published: August 30, 2026 11:54
The Merlin Vacuum engine on the SpaceX Falcon Heavy's second stage has restarted for its second burn, known as second-stage engine start 2, or SES-2. The burn is expected to last around two minutes.
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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope: Falcon Heavy Upper Stage Takes Over
https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/roman/2026/08/30/nasas-roman-space-telescope-falcon-heavy-upper-stage-takes-over/
Published: August 30, 2026 11:34
The SpaceX Falcon Heavy carrying NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has completed a rapid series of ascent milestones.
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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope: Falcon Heavy Side Boosters Begin Return
https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/roman/2026/08/30/nasas-roman-space-telescope-falcon-heavy-side-boosters-begin-return/
Published: August 30, 2026 11:31
The two side boosters on the SpaceX Falcon Heavy carrying NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope have separated from the center core.
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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope: Falcon Heavy Passes Max Q
https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/roman/2026/08/30/nasas-roman-space-telescope-falcon-heavy-passes-max-q/
Published: August 30, 2026 11:27
The SpaceX Falcon Heavy carrying NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope passed Max Q, the point of maximum aerodynamic pressure during ascent. Max Q occurs when the combination of the rocket’s speed and surrounding air pressure places the greatest…
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Launches
https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/roman/2026/08/30/nasas-roman-space-telescope-launches/
Published: August 30, 2026 11:26
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope lifted off at 7:26 a.m. EDT aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope: ‘Go’ for Launch
https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/roman/2026/08/30/nasas-roman-space-telescope-go-for-launch-2/
Published: August 30, 2026 11:23
NASA Launch Manager Dr. Denton Gibson has given NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope mission a “go” to proceed toward launch.
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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope: Engine Chill Begins as Launch Nears
https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/roman/2026/08/30/nasas-roman-space-telescope-engine-chill-begins-as-launch-nears/
Published: August 30, 2026 11:19
SpaceX confirms Falcon Heavy has begun engine chill, flowing a small amount of supercold propellant through its engines to condition them for ignition.
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