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  1. How NASA’s Roman Telescope Will Scan for Showstopping Explosions

    November 03, 2022Release ID: 2022-049 Missions: Roman

    Roman is set to help researchers detect more kilonovae, helping us learn significantly more about these “all-star” smashups.

    Two bright blue circular shapes that appear to be joined are left of center. They are illustrations of neutron stars merging. Debris, which is also white and bright blue, emanates in misshapen patterns primarily from where they are joining at the center.
  2. Ground System for NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Completes Major Review

    July 24, 2020Release ID: 2020-41 Missions: Roman, STScI

    STScI Will Host Roman’s Science Operations Center and Data Archive

    Roman Field of View of the Eagle Nebula
  3. WFIRST Telescope Named For 'Mother of Hubble' Nancy Grace Roman

    May 20, 2020Release ID: 2020-35 Missions: Roman, STScI

    STScI Will Serve as the Roman Space Telescope’s Science Operations Center

    Illustration of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
  4. Simulated Image Demonstrates the Power of NASA's Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope

    January 05, 2020Release ID: 2020-02 Missions: Roman

    A new simulated image of the Andromeda galaxy showcases WFIRST's unique combination of high resolution and wide field of view

    Simulated WFIRST Observation of Andromeda Galaxy
  5. STScI To Design Science Operations for New Panoramic Space Telescope

    July 02, 2019Release ID: 2019-39 Missions: Roman, STScI

    STScI is thrilled to be able to help NASA, the science teams, and the astronomical community, in making WFIRST a success.

    Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope illustration
  6. NASA Introduces New, Wider Set of Eyes on the Universe: Baltimore's Space Telescope Science Institute to Partner on New NASA 'Wide-View' Space Telescope

    February 18, 2016Release ID: 2016-06 Missions: Roman, STScI

    After years of preparatory studies, NASA is formally starting an astrophysics mission designed to help unlock the secrets of the universe the Wide-Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST). WFIRST will image large...

    Illustration of the WFIRST observatory
  7. Dr. Roeland van der Marel Appointed as STScI Lead on Proposed "Wide View" Space Telescope

    November 14, 2014Release ID: 2014-49 Missions: Roman, STScI

    The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in Baltimore, Maryland, has appointed Dr. Roeland van der Marel to lead its work on a proposed NASA space telescope that will provide images as sharp as the Hubble Space...

    Dr. Roeland van der Marel

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