NASA’s new telescope will transform our view of the universe. This is the story of its namesake

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The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope should revolutionise astronomy through wide-field surveys of dark energy and exoplanets. Named after the ‘Mother of Hubble,’ it honours Nancy Grace Roman’s pioneering role in advancing space-based astronomy.

Learning Outcomes 

• Explain the scientific purpose and capabilities of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, including its role in studying dark energy, conducting large-scale sky surveys, and discovering exoplanets.
• Analyse Nancy Grace Roman’s contributions to astronomy and NASA, including her research achievements, leadership in developing space-based astronomy, and role in the creation of the Hubble Space Telescope.