Nasa launches new space telescope able to see 100 times more than Hubble
The US space agency's telescope is starting a multi-year mission to create a new map of the universe and learn more about dark energy and dark matter.
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"Roman is going to change the way we look at the Universe."
— Nicky Fox , Executive
"You're the hottest in space, and we have the hottest country anywhere in the world."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"What a glorious dawn launch."
— Jackie Townsend , Executive
"This is to make sure infrared light from the Moon and Earth don't interfere with the cameras."
— Jenifer Millard , Academic
"One of our main goals at NASA is answering the question: are we alone in the Universe?"
— Nicky Fox , Executive
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
She is a project manager on NASA's Roman telescope.
She is an astronomer involved with the Roman telescope project.
She was NASA's first chief astronomer and known as the 'mother of Hubble.'
She is a NASA administrator.
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The US space agency's telescope is starting a multi-year mission to create a new map of the universe and learn more about dark energy and dark matter.
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