NASA Names Telescope After Pioneering Astronomer Nancy Grace Roman
Today, a historic moment for science has been made! Nancy Grace Roman, a pioneering astronomer and the first woman to hold an executive position at NASA, has been honored with the naming of a newly discovered object in her honor. Dubbed “Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope” (or “Roman” for short), this telescope is set to launch in 2023 and be the first major space observatory of its kind. Roman was an incredible scientist who pushed the boundaries of what was possible in astronomy and paved the way for countless women in science to follow. We look forward to seeing the incredible discoveries that this telescope will make and how it will continue to inspire the next generation of astronomers!
source: Phys.org