NASA is about to launch a space telescope that could change how we see the universe

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The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, named after NASA's first chief astronomer, will launch on Aug. 30. (NASA) The universe is a strange place — filled with exploding stars, ancient galaxies, and unseen worlds. Now, astronomers are about to get a brand new tool to explore it. The $4.3 billion N...

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