The observatory was recently blasted with acoustic waves equal to the loudness of a jet engine from 100 feet away.
This photo offers a rare peek behind the curtain at the extensive and intricate testing that spacecraft like space telescopes undergo before launch. The Roman Space Telescope is estimated to cost over $4 billion, so ensuring a successful launch is paramount for NASA.
NASA released a new image of its next-generation Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope undertaking environmental testing that determined it can withstand vibrations it will experience during launch.
