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NASA sets August 30 launch for Roman space telescope
NASA has formally scheduled the Roman observatory for an August 30 launch and will hold a public mission briefing on July 29.
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NASA sets August 30 launch for Roman space telescope
NASA has formally scheduled the Roman observatory for an August 30 launch and will hold a public mission briefing on July 29.
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