NASA unveils fully assembled Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, eyeing fall 2026 launch

NASA has completed assembly and prelaunch testing of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, with a launch window potentially as early as fall 2026 and a target launch by May 2027. A media briefing and on-site opportunities at NASA Goddard on April 21 will showcase the fully integrated telescope, its advanced imaging capabilities, and the collaboration with international partners before it moves to Kennedy Space Center for launch.