Aug. 30, 2026

2026 August 31 - The Launch of the Roman Space Telescope

2026 August 31 - The Launch of the Roman Space Telescope
2026 August 31 - The Launch of the Roman Space Telescope
NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day
2026 August 31 - The Launch of the Roman Space Telescope

In today's image, we see the recent launch of the Roman Space Telescope, which is heading into space out beyond the Moon. It is hoped that it will help is discover more supernovae and exoplanets.

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