Trump praises NASA launch of Roman Space Telescope

President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform on Sunday to commend NASA for the successful launch of its Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, describing the event as “THE GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICA.” In his post, Trump praised “NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, and the Great Patriots at NASA,” extending congratulations on the mission’s achievement.

The Roman Space Telescope, lifted off from Kennedy Space Center aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, is designed to probe the universe’s dark energy, map distant galaxies, and search for exoplanets. The observatory’s wide‑field infrared capabilities are expected to complement the James Webb Space Telescope and advance understanding of cosmic acceleration and the structure of the cosmos. The launch marks a significant milestone for NASA’s astrophysics program and underscores continued U.S. investment in space science.