NASA launches largest space telescope to explore universe
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NASA launches largest space telescope to explore universe

SAPO Notícias30 August 2026 at 14:17

NASA launched today the Nancy Grace Roman telescope, the largest panoramic observatory ever built. The telescope was carried aboard a Falcon Heavy rocket from the company SpaceX. The objective of this mission is to explore the universe, allowing scientists to study celestial phenomena on an unprecedented scale. This launch marks a significant milestone in the history of space astronomy.

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