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The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope’s Outer Barrel Assembly underwent rigorous centrifuge testing at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. This crucial component, designed to stabilize temperature and protect against stray light, was tested in parts due to its large size. The tests subjected it to forces over seven times that of Earth’s gravity to ensure …
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Roman Telescope’s “Exoskeleton” Passes NASA’s Extreme Centrifuge Trials
Ashley Balzer NASAs Goddard Space Flight Center
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The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope’s Outer Barrel Assembly underwent rigorous centrifuge testing at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. This crucial component, designed to stabilize temperature and protect against stray light, was tested in parts due to its large size. The tests subjected it to forces over seven times that of Earth’s gravity to ensure
