NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Primary Mirror Gets Last Look
NASA has completed the final inspection of the primary mirror for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. This 7.9-foot mirror is designed to collect and focus light from cosmic objects, enabling the telescope to capture detailed images of space. With the inspection passed, the mirror is now ready for its upcoming launch.
- ▪Engineers confirmed no defects in the primary mirror during the final inspection.
- ▪The mirror is coated with a layer of silver that reflects near-infrared light effectively.
- ▪The Roman telescope is set to launch in early September, with the mission expected to return images of cosmic vistas shortly after.
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4 Min Read NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Primary Mirror Gets Last Look This photo peers down the barrel of the Roman telescope with its visor-like sunshade deployed. Credits: NASA/Sydney Rohde Ashley BalzerMay 29, 2026 Article Engineers at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, have completed their final inspection of a key element for the agency’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope: the primary mirror. This 7.9-foot (2.4-meter) mirror will collect and focus light from cosmic objects near and far, helping Roman capture stunning panoramas of space. The primary mirror for NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has passed its final inspection.
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