# NASA launches $4B Roman astronomical observatory to explore deep space

https://mins.news/en/item/37855

- CBC News, 2026-08-30 19:59 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/nasa-launches-nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope-9.7326011?cmp=rss

> NASA launched its new flagship astronomical observatory on Sunday, beginning a mission to investigate major questions in astrophysics and cosmology. The repurposed spy satellite will provide panoramic views of the cosmos.

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