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Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope blog is NASA's hub for the mission's launch updates, where all are invited for behind-the-scenes looks on Roman's road to launch and beyond. This flagship mission’s vast, deep surveys will help astronomers explore dark matter, dark energy, exoplanets, and almost anything from our own solar system to galaxies at the edge of the observable universe. Follow along to join in on the excitement!

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope: Final Upper-Stage Burn Complete

The SpaceX Falcon Heavy second stage has completed its second and final planned burn for NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Second-stage engine cutoff 2, or SECO-2, occurred after the upper stage burned for about two minutes.

Roman remains attached to the second stage during a five-minute coast. Up next is spacecraft separation scheduled for T+31 minutes, 31 seconds, or about 7:58 a.m. EDT.

Continue watching at https://www.nasa.gov/live