WorldPingNASA has begun flipping on the instruments aboard the Roman Space Telescope to prepare the observatory for its scientific mission as it travels nearly a million miles to its final destination in orbit.
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From 10 to 22 years: The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's mission has just been extended
Roman Space Telescope starts waking up as NASA powers on instruments for the 1st time
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