Observed arrival · 2026-09-01
Roman, Step by Step
An interactive tracker follows NASA's Roman Space Telescope from launch toward its destination at L2.
Field notes
The tracker uses the stated launch clock to drive distance, speed, mission progress, and signal-delay displays while separating flown route from the remaining path to L2. Its replayable opening sequence covers 91 minutes, including the two side boosters returning to the launch site, and the observatory model exposes NASA-attributed hotspots for instruments and spacecraft systems. Deep Space Network coverage is modeled geometrically across Canberra, Madrid, and Goldstone rather than presented as official scheduling.
Observed signals
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