NASA's Roman Space Telescope begins commissioning phase
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NASA
Space (L2)
August 2026
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The Roman Space Telescope is traveling to Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 2 (L2). Systems are being activated and calibrated during the three-month commissioning phase. The observatory has successfully deployed solar panels and sunshade.
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