NASA unveils Roman Space Telescope

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope represents a major leap forward in astronomical technology, capable of mapping the universe 1,000 times faster than the Hubble Space Telescope.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman unveiled the completed observatory, which will investigate the structure of the cosmos and search for exoplanets.

The mission's early completion is a rare success for the agency, which has faced significant budget pressure in recent months.

Scientists believe the Roman telescope will provide unprecedented insights into the 'dark' components of the universe that have long eluded observation.