29 December 2021
Success so far means JWST has enough fuel to extend its science lifetime, NASA say
... the 5 and a half years initial mission lifetime that JWST was expected to complete after launch. The team’s news ...automatically scheduled to deploy 33 minutes after launch, or when JWST reached a certain attitude toward the Sun. However, because ...
24 December 2021
Less than 24hrs to go before the launch of JWST!
...to the origins of our planet and life as we know it. Key to JWST’s design is its huge 6.5 metres (21 feet 4 inches) wide mirror, ... 7:20 am EST (12:20 GMT) and lasts for 31 minutes – JWST can be launched at any point during this window. “I personally ...
22 November 2017
JWST completes crucial cryogenic test
... 17 years ago. But instead of looking at ultra-violet, optical and infrared wavelengths like Hubble did, the JWST will concentrate on near- and mid-infrared light only (from 0.6 to 28 micrometers). Infrared light is especially important as it will...
16 December 2021
NASA delays launch of JWST
The launch of the James Webb space telescope scheduled for 22 December won't take place before 24 December, NASA announced on Wednesday. The NASA project that began development in 1996, was originally expected to deploy in the early 2000s. However, ...
May 2022
Essential guide to the James Webb Space Telescope
... by the observation wavelength. Combined, these factors mean that JWST will see approximately the same level of detail as Hubble...Even tiny asteroids and comets won’t escape JWST’s watchful gaze. JWST will support the upcoming NASA Double Asteroid ...
28 March 2018
Woes for Webb as the space telescope is delayed again
...the process to be completely problem-free. It goes without saying that JWST is huge (and heavy); it is made up of three elements; ... looking to avoid any repeats of this nature with the JWST, by double and triple-checking everything that can be checked...
