Roman, from launch to first observation
Schedule from successful launch until the actual survey begins
August 30, 2026
Launch from Kennedy Space Center on Falcon Heavy, beginning the journey to Sun-Earth L2
About 3 months after launch
Arrival at L2, approximately 1.5 million km away
About 90 days after arriving at L2
Instrument adjustment and calibration period (commissioning)
Early 2027
First image release, full-scale survey begins
This is where the real beginning starts
Main mission 5 years, up to 10 years+
If in good condition, the mission duration could be more than doubled