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The Forward Optical Assembly of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope includes a wide ring at the bottom containing the primary mirror.<\/p>\n

Credit: Chris Gunn\/NASA<\/p>\n

The National Reconnaissance Office transferred surplus spy satellite optical assemblies to NASA in 2012, providing a critical component for what became the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. The donation included a 7.9-ft. primary mirror\u2014the same size as the Hubble Space Telescope\u2019s and similar to…<\/p>\n

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Irene Klotz is Senior Space Editor for Aviation Week, based in Cape Canaveral. Before joining Aviation Week in 2017, Irene spent 25 years as a wire service reporter covering human and robotic spaceflight, commercial space, astronomy, science and technology for Reuters and United Press International.<\/p>\n

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