1,000 times faster than Hubble: Up close with the NASA space telescope meant to unlock the cosmos (opens original article in a new tab)

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, set for August 2026 launch, will survey the cosmos 1,000 times faster than Hubble, aiming to study dark matter, dark energy, and discover exoplanets. The telescope, named after a pioneering astronomer, is under budget and ahead of schedule after two decades of development.

• Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to launch in August 2026 from Florida
• The telescope will survey the cosmos 1,000 times faster than Hubble and capture larger sky patches
• It aims to study dark matter, dark energy, and discover thousands of exoplanets