22 years of science! NASA's Roman Space Telescope doubles its lifetime with super-precise engine burn

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What happened

Originally planned to have a primary five-year mission followed by a five-year extended mission, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will now operate for over two decades.

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  • Reported by Space.com and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:24:37 UTC.

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

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