Roman High-Gain Antenna Dish Integration

  • Released Friday, September 8, 2023

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope’s high-gain antenna system has been integrated onto the spacecraft’s communications panel. The almost-6-foot dish is integral to Roman’s communications process; once Roman is launched, the dish will “beam down” data to ground systems across the globe.

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Beam me down, antenna! The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope’s high-gain antenna system has been integrated onto the spacecraft’s communications panel. The almost-6-foot dish is integral to Roman’s communications process; once Roman is launched, the dish will “beam down” data to ground systems across the globe! #StarTrekDay

Beam me down, antenna! The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope’s high-gain antenna system has been integrated onto the spacecraft’s communications panel. The almost-6-foot dish is integral to Roman’s communications process; once Roman is launched, the dish will “beam down” data to ground systems across the globe! #StarTrekDay

Beam me down, antenna! Roman’s high-gain antenna system has been integrated onto the spacecraft’s communications panel. Once Roman is launched, the dish will “beam down” data to ground systems across the globe! #StarTrekDay

Beam me down, antenna! Roman’s high-gain antenna system has been integrated onto the spacecraft’s communications panel. Once Roman is launched, the dish will “beam down” data to ground systems across the globe! #StarTrekDay



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