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Nasa to launch $4.3bn space telescope to scan universe

Nasa to launch $4.3bn space telescope to scan universe
Financial Times Saturday 29 August 2026, 04:00 UTC 1 min read
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Roman Space Telescope is expected to help explain dark matter while discovering thousands of planets beyond our solar system

Roman Space Telescope is expected to help explain dark matter while discovering thousands of planets beyond our solar system
Nasa (ORG) Roman Space Telescope (LOCATION)
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