ScienceRoman telescope may have enough fuel for at least 22 years of science operations
A user citing NASA says a precise launch, an extremely accurate first course correction and extra fuel could more than double Roman’s originally planned observing time.
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A user citing NASA says Roman may have enough fuel for at least 22 years of science operations, compared with its original 10-year fuel budget. The post credits a precise launch, an extremely accurate first course correction and extra fuel loaded before launch for the potential extension.
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Roman telescope may have enough fuel for at least 22 years of science operations
A user citing NASA says a precise launch, an extremely accurate first course correction and extra fuel could more than double Roman’s originally planned observing time.
TLDR
A user citing NASA says Roman may have enough fuel for at least 22 years of science operations, compared with its original 10-year fuel budget. The post credits a precise launch, an extremely accurate first course correction and extra fuel loaded before launch for the potential extension.