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The 14 September assessment combines extra fuel and efficient manoeuvres. The first course correction used around 18 kilograms, against a budget of 200. [1]
The calculation also includes anticipated savings from manoeuvres still ahead. The original fuel budget covered ten years: five for the primary mission and five for an extension. [1]
The bright side
Using less now could make more future observations possible. [1]
Straight from the source.
- Fuel Savings Double Potential Lifetime for NASA’s Roman Mission NASA · 14 Sept 2026
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