NASA's next-generation Nancy Roman Space Telescope aces crucial 'spin test'

The Roman Space Telescope underwent a rigorous "spin test" designed to evaluate its resilience against the intense gravitational forces it will encounter during launch.

The test, a standard procedure in aerospace engineering, typically takes place inside a massive centrifuge that mimics the elevated gravity conditions of a space mission.

The Outer Barrel Assembly is designed to protect the telescope and provide a structural support for other components.

The telescope will work alongside other space-based observatories in order to directly observe exoplanets and planet-forming disks.

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