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WATCH LIVE: NASA's newest space telescope launches today

NASA is launching a new space telescope named after its first chief astronomer. The telescope will study dark matter, dark energy, and search for planets beyond our solar system. It will travel to a point a million miles from Earth to begin its work.

What happened

NASA is launching the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to study the universe's mysteries and discover new planets. The telescope will travel to a stable orbit a million miles from Earth.

Why it matters

The telescope could advance our understanding of the universe's structure and help find new worlds. Its findings may reshape how we view space and our place in it.

Why it belongs here

The mission represents human curiosity and scientific progress. It shows how space exploration can inspire and expand our knowledge of the cosmos.

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