Roman enters its final commissioning phase
NASA says its space telescope is moving into the detailed calibration work that comes before science operations.
NASA says the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has entered science commissioning after completing checks of the observatory and its primary instrument.
The next stage focuses on test observations, instrument calibration and image quality before the transition to science operations. NASA reports that initial observations have tested how the telescope handles crowded star fields and dusty regions.
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NASA mission update · October 22, 2026
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