Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope (or Roman Space Telescope), formerly NASA's Wide-Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST) is a groundbreaking space observatory mission designed to expand our understanding of the universe by conducting large-scale astronomical surveys in the infrared spectrum. WFIRST represents a crucial addition to NASA's arsenal of space telescopes, complementing the capabilities of the Hubble Space Telescope and addressing a wide range of astrophysical questions.
WFIRST's primary scientific objectives include studying dark energy and dark matter, characterizing exoplanets, and surveying the cosmos to investigate galaxy formation and the evolution of stars and planetary systems. It is equipped with a cutting-edge coronagraph to directly image and analyze exoplanets.
