Image: Roman Telescope arrives at Kennedy Space Center

Astrobitica June 24, 2026 (Last updated: June 24, 2026) 1 minute read

In this photo from June 21, 2026, NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrives at Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard NASA’s Pegasus barge. After offloading, Roman will undergo processing at the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility before its launch, targeted for no earlier than Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.

In this photo from June 21, 2026, NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrives at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard NASA’s Pegasus barge. After offloading and transportation to the spaceport’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, Roman will undergo processing ahead of launch, targeted no earlier than Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.