ScienceFuel savings could double the Roman space telescope’s lifetime
NASA says the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope’s first course correction was precise enough to conserve years of fuel for the mission.
TLDR
NASA announced on September 14 that Roman had completed its first course correction, saying its accuracy conserved years of fuel. The agency says the maneuver, combined with other fuel savings, could double the mission’s lifetime.
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Fuel savings could double the Roman space telescope’s lifetime
NASA says the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope’s first course correction was precise enough to conserve years of fuel for the mission.
TLDR
NASA announced on September 14 that Roman had completed its first course correction, saying its accuracy conserved years of fuel. The agency says the maneuver, combined with other fuel savings, could double the mission’s lifetime.