Wednesday - September 2, 2026
University of Manchester Astronomer Helps Lead NASA's Roman Space Telescope Mission
August 27, 2026
MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 27 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release:

* * *

Manchester astronomer helps lead NASA's Roman Space Telescope mission

A University of Manchester astronomer is helping to lead NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope mission, which is due to launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on 30 August 2026 aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.

The $4.3 billion Nancy Grace Roman Space Tel . . .

Targeted News Service Document Request Form

This document is available to you by e-mail if you complete the form below with relevant information. There may be a fee for this article or ongoing service of similar materials. We will be in touch shortly.

Click here for more information about our products