NASA's Roman Space Telescope has taken its first test image using its main camera, according to efe.com. The observatory is currently traveling toward its destination about 1.5 million kilometers from
The main camera was switched on during the spacecraft's journey, according to Infobae. The test image marks an early milestone for the mission's imaging hardware while the telescope is still in transi
Separately, NASA has said the telescope's useful life could more than double, extending to as many as 22 years, according to Yahoo. The agency estimates the observatory has enough fuel for twelve addi
The Roman telescope is named after Nancy Grace Roman, a NASA figure whose name appears in coverage of the observatory's main camera activation. The reports do not specify a date for the test image or
What to watch next: whether NASA releases additional images or mission updates as the telescope continues toward its final position.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope has captured its first test image with its main camera while traveling toward a point 1.5 m