NASA on Instagram: "We’re going up, up, up, it’s our moment! 🎶 The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which will unveil the cosmos in ways never before possible, has passed its deployment test at @NASAGoddard. The test ensures Roman’s solar panels and deployable aperture cover will unfold as planned in space. Roman, which will look for planets beyond our solar system and study essential questions in dark energy and astrophysics, is scheduled to lift off no later than May 2027 with the team aimi

Metro’s Biggest Telescope Just Landed ⬇️ 🔭 A brand-new 27.5-inch research telescope just arrived in Fountain Hills. 📍 It’s part of the International Dark Sky Discovery Center. 🧠 Pro cameras, fused-silica optics, ADA-friendly viewing. 🌌 Public nights planned when the center opens next year into 2026. 🎓 Big win for STEM, schools, and families across the Valley. 🚧 Installed by crane… this thing is a monster! 👉 Stay in the know about Valley news & developments! Follow @thevalley.insider—I kee