NASA Powers On Roman Telescope Instruments For First

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NASA has begun powering on instruments aboard the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope for the first time as it travels to its final destination. The telescope, launched, is on a three-month journey to Lagrange point two (L2), an optimal location for its operations. Initial readings indicate nominal performance, with teams continuing commissioning tests. The Wide Field Instrument, a 300-megapixel infrared camera, is undergoing calibrations before it can begin its.