At 12:02 p.m. EDT, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope began an approximately 3-minute mid-course correction burn to adjust its trajectory toward its final orbit. #NASARoman 🔭

NASA's Roman Completes First Mid-Course Correction Burn - NASA Science

At 12:02 p.m. EDT, Roman began an approximately 3-minute mid-course correction burn to adjust its trajectory toward its final orbit.

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This morning's launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from the Kennedy Space Center was amazing! Roman is now on a million-mile journey to Lagrange point 2, where it will soon reveal the universe’s darkest secrets: https://go.nasa.gov/4qIa69I #NASARoman 🔭 Credit: J. Barrientes/STScI.

The Roman Space Telescope was underfunded and faced termination 3 years in a row. Amazing it's now ready to launch ahead of schedule and under budget.

Impress your family with trivia about the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope while you wait to watch the launch on Sunday morning! #NASARoman 🔭

9 Things to Know About NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope - NASA Science

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to launch at 7:26 a.m. EDT on Sunday, Aug. 30. While you wait to watch the launch, brush up on some key facts

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🚨 The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is “go” for launch! 🚨 Meteorologists with the U.S. Space Force’s Space Launch Delta 45 Weather Squadron are predicting a 60% chance of favorable weather conditions for launch, which is targeted for 7:26 a.m. EDT on Sunday, Aug. 30 from Kennedy. #NASARoman 🔭

NASA's Roman Space Telescope ‘Go' for Launch

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is “go” for launch following completion of the agency and SpaceX's Launch Readiness Review Friday at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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How will #NASARoman see exoplanets that are close to its host star? With its Coronagraph Instrument, which will block as much of the starlight as possible while letting the exoplanet's light through to the detector. It does this with an opaque mask that covers the target star. 🔭

To see exoplanets, NASA's Roman Space Telescope will throw shade on stars

NASA's newest major observatory will include the most advanced planet-imaging tech ever flown in space. Here's how it works

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Way to show up last night DC! We're so grateful we got to spend the night celebrating Artemis II and learning about lunar geology with you. We can't wait to see you at the next show. Until then, stay awesome 😎

If you are in dc tonight there will be some awesome Artemis II themed talks at @astroontapdc.bsky.social including by the illustrious @vividreams.bsky.social at DC9 astronomyontap.org/locations/wa...

We'll be celebrating Artemis II at our next Astronomy on Tap! Make sure to RSVP for your free ticket to this event that will be out of this world: dice.fm/event/nvd38q...

Celebrate Artemis II with us at the next Astronomy on Tap @dc9club.bsky.social on May 19th! RSVP for your free ticket here: dice.fm/event/nvd38q...

Science Committee Democratic Staff Report Reveals Details on NASA’s Illegal Implementation of Trump’s FY2026 Budget Request Without Congressional Approval. democrats-science.house.gov/news/press-r...

Science Committee Democratic Staff Report Reveals Details on NASA’s Illegal Implementation of Trump’s FY2026 Budget Request Without Congressional Approval | House Committee on Science, Space and Techn...

The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology

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Thanks to everyone who came out last night! We had such a fun time with y'all. Can't wait to see you at the next one. Until then, stay awesome!

SO STOKED for Astro on Tap tomorrow @dc9club.bsky.social! This talk line-up is fantastic 🤩 Hope to see you there!

Join us on April 1st @dc9club.bsky.social to learn about flaring stars, life on other planets, and spacetime warp! More info here: astronomyontap.org/event/astron... Make sure to RSVP for your free ticket: dice.fm/event/xe6dqa...

Excited to announce our talk line-up for AoTDC @dc9club.bsky.social on January 21st! Join us to learn about bends in space-time and exploding stars, life beyond Earth, and discussion about aliens. Full details at our website: astronomyontap.org/event/astron... RSVP here: dice.fm/event/mx8dxr...

Save the date! The first Astronomy on Tap DC will be on January 21st at @dc9club.bsky.social. Stay tuned for details about the talk line-up and make sure to RSVP for your free ticket before the show sells out: dice.fm/event/mx8dxr...

Officially in our Operations era✨ NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory has concluded its Construction phase & entered Early Operations. While day-to-day work continues, this milestone marks the home stretch of final fine-tuning ahead of the start of the ten-year LSST, just months away! 🔭🧪

A heartfelt thanks to all who came out last night to nerd out about astronomy with us @dc9club.bsky.social last night! We had such a great time sharing our love of space with you. Looking forward to seeing you at the next one. Until then, stay awesome!

Can't wait to see you all at @dc9club.bsky.social tomorrow night for Astronomy on Tap! We'll talk about alien worlds and black holes. Still some tickets left! RSVP for your free entry: dice.fm/event/eow3y2...

Astronomy on Tap Tickets | Free | 18 Nov @ DC9, Washington D.C. | DICE

͏feat: beer, trivia & space talks BAR OPENS at 5:00PM Astronomy on Tap DC features 3 speakers giving engaging talks about the Universe and prize giveaways....

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So excited to share our talk line-up for Astronomy on Tap DC! Come out to hear about how to build an exoplanet, searching for exoplanets and finding alien life, and searching for companion black holes! Full details: astronomyontap.org/event/astron...

UPDATE: A CHANCE to see NORTHERN LIGHTS in DC area TONIGHT (Tues into Wed). A strong geomagnetic storm is hitting Earth NOW (8p Tuesday) w/ aurora erupting to our north. It could get stronger & reach severe levels into Wed. Clouds are an impediment though. Read more: www.facebook.com/capitalweath...

Join us at our November Astronomy on Tap at @dc9club.bsky.social on Tuesday November 18th! Talk program TBA shortly. Make sure to RSVP for your free ticket: dice.fm/event/eow3y2...

#NASAWebb has found the first direct evidence of potential moon formation around a giant exoplanet. The discovery is shedding light on how such systems evolve and why moons could be potentially habitable worlds: https://bit.ly/46xGodN 🔭 🧪

JUST IN! Congress is considering a stopgap bill to keep the government open through Nov. 20. OMB is planning to cut billions from NASA during this, risking paid-for missions and thousands of jobs. Tell Congress to protect NASA science and prevent these cuts: www.planetary.org/advocacy-act...

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The Planetary Society is organizing a new space constituency that is educated, empowered, and loud.

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WE ARE SO BACK Astronomy on Tap Baltimore is coming at you on Tuesday, October 28th, with a spooky evening full of SPACE KNOWLEDGE! Join us at Guilford Hall Brewery for astronomy talks, space trivia, and other treats (no tricks here!). Costumes not required, but strongly encouraged!

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Don’t forget: protest tomorrow outside of NASA HQ in Washington DC! Speakers will be out from 12-1pm. See you there! #nasaneedshelp #protest #washingtondc

Thank you @space.com for covering our upcoming protest on Monday! www.space.com/space-explor... #nasaneedshelp #fundingcuts #nasa #sciencestandstogether

NASA workers plan 3rd protest at D.C. headquarters on Sept. 15 to decry Trump's science funding cuts

'Congress says they want to save NASA. Let's see them do it now.'

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Humanity can bring these samples back, but the White House is considering abandoning the mission. Tell Congress they must act and pass timely appropriations for NASA to prevent a funding gap: www.planetary.org/advocacy-act...

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The Planetary Society is organizing a new space constituency that is educated, empowered, and loud.

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BREAKING NEWS: NASA has found a potential sign of past life on Mars. www.nasa.gov/news-release...

NASA Says Mars Rover Discovered Potential Biosignature Last Year - NASA

A sample collected by NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover from an ancient dry riverbed in Jezero Crater could preserve evidence of ancient microbial life. Taken

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We’re still pushing to keep NASA whole! Tell Congress to get their “power of the purse” back and NASA leadership to uphold their oaths to the constitution and the NASA principles of science and exploration for all humankind. #nasaneedshelp #sciencestandstogether #keeppushing