cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/51775441
The more I learn about the Romans the more I realize how advanced they really were!
Roman telescope deploys solar array and communication systems, powers on Coronagraph Instrument
Submitted 7 hours ago by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to astronomy@mander.xyz
https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2026/09/roman-commissioning-update/
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atzanteol@sh.itjust.works 7 hours ago
InternetCitizen2@lemmy.world 7 hours ago
Same. I am surprised that the orbit didn’t decay. I guess they really don’t build things like they used to anymore.
PancakesCantKillMe@lemmy.world 6 hours ago
It’s that Roman concrete. In space.
Putting NASA equipment on a SpaceX booster is about as sensible as transporting your newborn baby in a cybertruck. It might go okay, but it also may end in a firey disaster