Roman Telescope Arrives at Kennedy Space Center

WHO:

NASA - The organization responsible for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.

WHAT:

NASA - The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has arrived at Kennedy Space Center.

NASA - The telescope was transported aboard NASA's Pegasus barge.

NASA - The launch of the Roman Telescope is targeted for no earlier than Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.

WHERE:

NASA - The telescope arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

NASA - After offloading, the telescope was taken to the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at the spaceport.

WHEN:

NASA - The arrival of the telescope occurred on June 21, 2026.

HOW:

NASA - The telescope was transported using NASA's Pegasus barge and underwent offloading and transportation to the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility.

(UPDATED June 24, 2026 21:29 UTC)

NASA has successfully transported the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where it has now arrived. The telescope was moved aboard NASA's Pegasus barge and has been taken to the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility for further preparations. The launch of the Roman Telescope is targeted for no earlier than Sunday, August 30, 2026.