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'We are on our way to groundbreaking science': Stars turn neon-green in first test image from NASA's Roman telescope — Space photo of the week

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'We are on our way to groundbreaking science': Stars turn neon-green in first test image from NASA's Roman telescope — Space photo of the weekWorldPing
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What happened

This week, NASA turned on the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's powerful 300-megapixel camera for the first time.

The debut test image promises "groundbreaking science" to come with NASA already talking about doubling the mission's lifespan.

Key facts

  • This week, NASA turned on the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's powerful 300-megapixel camera for the first time.
  • Reported by Live Science and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Research findings and mission results set the evidence base that policy, funding and later discoveries build on.

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  • Mission milestones and next scheduled attempt
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