The Spy Who Loved Mirrors: What Nasa's Roman Telescope Says About Collaboration and Discovery The recent launch of Nasa's Roman telescope has been hailed as a major breakthrough in astronomical data collection.
This cutting edge technology boasts the ability to survey large swaths of the sky and capture panoramic shots of unprecedented size, thanks in part to a donated mirror from the National Reconnaissance Office, a spy satellite program no longer needed.
The offer from the NRO marked the beginning of a decade long collaboration between Nasa engineers and the agency that had once kept its secrets hidden.