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NASA’s Roman Observatory Passes Spate of Key Tests
NASA’s Roman Observatory Passes Spate of Key Tests NASA’s Roman Observatory has passed several critical tests, including a shake test, acoustic testing, and thermal vacuum testing, to ensure its successful launch. The outer portion of the observatory, which includes the telescope, instrument carrier, and solar panels, underwent vibration and acoustic testing to replicate the rocket […]
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With NASA’s Webb, Dying Star’s Energetic Display Comes Into Full Focus
With NASA’s Webb, Dying Star’s Energetic Display Comes Into Full Focus The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed new details about the planetary nebula NGC 1514, including its two rings made up of small dust grains. The nebula’s rings are unevenly illuminated and appear fuzzy or textured due to the heating of dust grains by […]
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