‘Mother of Hubble’: how Nancy Grace Roman ushered in a new era of astronomy0

• SCIENCE, Science / Health, Science Mission Directorate, scientists, Space, Space Communications & Navigation Program, Space Launch System (SLS), Space Telescope, space-x-ipo, SpaceX
• September 8, 2026

Early in her career, Nancy Grace Roman ignored those who advised her not to become a scientist because of her gender.Credit: NASA/Science Photo Library Astronomers have a new tool for peering into the Universe to probe dark matter, dark energy and exoplanets. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, launched on 30 August, is the first