NASA’s Roman Space Telescope could last more than twice as long as planned

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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope may now have enough fuel for at least 22 years of science, more than double its original 10 year design life.

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  • NASA’s Roman Space Telescope may now have enough fuel for at least 22 years of science, more than double its original 10 year design life.
  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:31:56 UTC.

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