NASA's Roman Space Telescope was launched on August 30, marking another milestone in the agency's ongoing efforts to explore the cosmos.
The telescope's name honors a female historical figure, placing it among a limited set of missions that have been named after women.
Such naming choices are uncommon at NASA and highlight the agency's aim to increase the visibility of women's contributions to science and spaceflight.
The Roman Space Telescope will now begin its operational phase, with further information about its activities to be shared by NASA in due course.