Nancy Grace Roman telescope launches this weekend
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches this weekend from Florida. It's named after a pioneering astronomer who fought sexism to transform her field.
Why it mattersRoman broke through barriers in a male-dominated field. The telescope named after her will now discover new worlds and reveal how the universe works.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, though the telescope's discoveries will be available to Australian astronomers and science institutions worldwide.
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