NASA successfully launches $4 billion Roman Space Telescope to study dark matter and exoplanets

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NASA successfully launches $4 billion Roman Space Telescope to study dark matter and exoplanets

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NASA has launched its new flagship astronomical observatory, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, on a mission to map the universe, investigate dark energy and dark matter, and discover new exoplanets. The powerful telescope, repurposed from a spy satellite, will provide panoramic views of the cosmos.

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West MSMCBC — NASA launches $4B Roman astronomical observatory to explore depths of space

Google Non-WestGoogle News (Russia) — NASA запустило в космос телескоп Roman стоимостью $4 млрд. Он будет изучать темную энергию и искать экзопланеты

West MSMBBC World — 'A giant leap forward': Nasa launches powerful new space telescope

RegionalDaily Maverick — Nasa launches powerful Roman Space Telescope, a spy satellite turned to the stars

Google Non-WestGoogle News (Nigeria) — NASA launches $4.3bn Roman Telescope to uncover universe’s hidden secrets

Google WestGoogle News (US) — Trump calls in to NASA press conference to celebrate launch of Roman Space Telescope, a mission he tried to cancel

Non-West StateCGTN — NASA launches powerful new Roman Space Telescope

West MSMFrance 24 — NASA launches new space telescope

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