Roman & Webb Space Telescopes: The Search for Exoplanets | NASA Goddard FriendsofNASA.org: The James Webb Space Telescope, observing the universe from a million miles away, and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, set to launch in 2026, are NASA's two latest flagship astrophysics observatories. Although both are studying myriad cosmic objects to answer fundamental questions about our universe, they have distinct designs and capabilities. The universe is such a vast and complex place that it ta

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has successfully passed another series of critical testing milestones on its march to the launch pad. During liftoff, rockets generate extremely powerful vibrations and energetic sound waves that bounce off the ground and nearby buildings and impact the rocket as it makes its way skyward. Technicians and engineers aim to protect Webb from these intense sound waves and vibrations. To simulate these conditions, flight components are intentionally punished with a l