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Roman Space Telescope Prelaunch News Conference

The prelaunch news conference will take place in the NASA Kennedy Press Site auditorium with the following participants:

* Nicky Fox, associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters
* Lucas Paganini, Roman telescope program executive, NASA Headquarters
* Jackie Townsend, Roman telescope project manager, NASA Goddard
* Denton Gibson, launch director, NASA’s Launch Services Program, NASA Kennedy
* Julianna Scheiman, director, NASA Science and Dragon Programs, SpaceX
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Get ready for an exciting milestone in space exploration! The countdown to the Roman Space Telescope prelaunch news conference is on, set for Saturday, August 29, 2026. Join us at the NASA Kennedy Press Site auditorium, where leading experts will share insights and updates about this groundbreaking mission. Key participants include Nicky Fox from NASA Headquarters, Lucas Paganini, the Roman telescope program executive, and Jackie Townsend, the project manager from NASA Goddard. Don't miss the chance to hear from Denton Gibson, the launch director, and Julianna Scheiman, director of NASA Science and Dragon Programs at SpaceX. This event promises to unveil crucial information and generate excitement for the telescope's launch, so be sure to mark your calendars and keep track of the countdown timer!

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Roman Space Telescope Prelaunch News Conference will take place on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 02:30 PM.

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