Roman telescope lifetime may double

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Roman telescope lifetime may double

NASA’s Roman mission could last far longer than planned.

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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope could last more than twice as long as planned

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope may now have enough fuel for at least 22 years of science, more than double its original 10 year design life. An extremely precise course correction, extra fuel at launch, and additional expected savings could keep the powerful observatory studying the universe for decades.

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ScienceDaily reports new analysis suggesting NASA’s Roman Space Telescope may operate for more than twice its planned lifetime, if fuel use and engineering margins hold up.

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