Falcon Heavy brings the heat photo of the day for Sept. 2, 2026 - Space
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket successfully launched NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope toward Lagrange Point 2. The mission utilizes the rocket's heavy-lift capabilities to position the telescope for deep space observation.
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The deployment of the Roman Space Telescope is a major milestone for astronomy, enabling new research into dark energy and exoplanets.
Launches & Spacecraft Falcon Heavy brings the heat | Space photo of the day for Sept. 2, 2026 News By Brett Tingley Published 2 September 2026 27 Merlin engines generate some serious thrust.
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SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket can generate some serious thrust, leading to incredible displays of fireworks as seen in the photo above.
In this photo, the 27 Merlin engines of a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket spew fire as they generate the thrust that sent NASA's revolutionary Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to orbit on a picture-perfect morning launch on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.
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