NASA activated the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope’s 300‑megapixel camera, producing its first test images—blurred “green donuts”—as engineers begin months of calibration.
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NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope released its first test image on Sept. 15, 2026, showing green‑colored loops of stars as its 300‑megapixel camera comes online.
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope used only 18 kg of its 200 kg allocated fuel for its first mid‑course correction, potentially stretching its operational life to at least 22 years.
President Trump phoned a NASA briefing on Aug. 30 to commend the successful launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a mission he previously sought to cancel.
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has arrived at Kennedy Space Center for final testing before its planned August 30 launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.