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Roman lifts off on a mission to survey the infrared sky

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched on a SpaceX rocket to study the infrared sky. It will help scientists understand dark energy and dark matter, and explore exoplanets. The mission involves international collaboration, including contributions from the European Space Agency.

What happened

The Roman telescope launched successfully to begin a five-year mission studying the universe in infrared light. It will map galaxies, study supernovas, and search for new planets.

Why it matters

The mission could reveal new insights into the universe's expansion and the nature of dark energy, which makes up most of the universe. It also expands our knowledge of exoplanets, which could help in the search for life beyond Earth.

Why it belongs here

The mission shows how international cooperation can advance scientific understanding. It represents progress in exploring the unknown and could lead to unexpected discoveries about the universe.

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