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The development of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope was completed by NASA in April 2026, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. This advanced observatory is designed to study dark matter, dark energy, and the large-scale structure of the universe. It also has the capability to directly image exoplanets orbiting nearby stars. Completed ahead of schedule and under budget, the telescope reflects NASA’s continued leadership in astrophysics research. Named after Nancy Grace Roman, a pioneer in space astronomy, the mission is expected to greatly enhance understanding of cosmic evolution and the universe’s hidden components.