‘Mother of Hubble’: how Nancy Grace Roman ushered in a new era of astronomy

September 8, 2026 · 12:00 am 1 sources

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• ‘Mother of Hubble’: how Nancy Grace Roman ushered in a new era of astronomy
  Nature · September 8, 2026 00:00
  Nature, Published online: 08 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02802-z The scientist honoured by the newest telescope in space spearheaded a pioneering programme as NASA’s first chief astronomer.