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Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope — SpaceX rocket launch
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Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

No earlier than Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
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Rocket
Falcon Heavy
Pad
Launch Complex 39A
Orbit
Sun-Earth L2

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy is set to launch Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope no earlier than August 2026 from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA. The countdown above is shown in your local timezone; the status updates live as the flight moves from To Be Confirmed to Go, and if it slips or scrubs. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is a NASA infrared space telescope with a 2.4 m (7.9 ft) wide field of view primary mirror and two scientific instruments. The Wide-Field Instrument (WFI) is a 300.8-megapixel multi-band visible and near-infrared camera, providing a sharpness of images comparable to that achieved by the Hubble Space Telescope over a 0.28 square degree field of view, 100 times larger than imaging cameras on the Hubble. The Coronagraphic Instrument (CGI) is a high-contrast, small field of view camera and spectrometer covering visible and near-infrared wavelengths using novel starlight-suppression technology. Roman objectives include a search for extra-solar planets using gravitational microlensing, and probing the expansion history of the Universe and the growth of cosmic structure, with the goal of measuring the effects of dark energy, the consistency of general relativity, and the curvature of spacetime.

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Where to watch Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

SpaceX carries the official webcast on its own channel. When the stream link is published we surface it here, and embed the player on launch day. For the full rundown of where every provider streams — and how to catch it in your timezone — see how to watch a rocket launch live. New to the jargon? The launch glossary explains scrub, hold, MECO and the rest.

Frequently asked questions

When does Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launch?
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is scheduled to launch no earlier than August 2026 from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA. The countdown on this page shows the time in your local timezone and updates if the schedule changes.
Where can I watch Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope live?
SpaceX streams the launch on its official channel. When a webcast link is available it appears on this page, and the player is embedded on launch day.
What rocket is launching Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope?
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches on SpaceX's Falcon Heavy from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
Can I watch Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope in person?
Possibly, if you're near Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA. See our in-person viewing guide for the best public spots, and check whether this launch is visible from your location.

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