NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Fully Stowed in Launch Configuration [Test]

SciTechDaily ^ | 21 May 2020 | NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

[zeestephen]

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has been successfully folded and stowed into the same configuration it will have when loaded onto an Ariane 5 rocket for launch next year...After completing the series of tests, Webb will be deployed [unfolded] one last time on Earth for testing prior to preparing for launch.

[zeestephen]

[Moonman62]

The JWST is being developed by NASA—with significant contributions from the European Space Agency and the Canadian Space Agency—and is named for James E. Webb, who was the administrator of NASA from 1961 to 1968 and played an integral role in the Apollo program. Development began in 1996 for a launch that was initially planned for 2007 and a 500-million-dollar budget, but the project has had numerous delays and cost overruns...

In October 2019, the total cost estimate for the project reached $10 billion in US dollars.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Webb_Space_Telescope

[redshawk]

Whatever became of the space elevator?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_elevator

[Jagermonster]

Not buildable with current materials technology.

But, we could build a skyhook today with current materials technology. See the basics in this pop science video: https://youtu.be/dqwpQarrDwk

[FLT-bird]

I’ve been waiting for this thing to launch for years. It’s been delayed time and time again. When we finally have it deployed, it’s going to revolutionize our search for exoplanets.

[mad_as_he$$]

Is SpaceX launching humans on a Falcon 9 this week? Thought I heard that out of one ear.

[Moonman62]

May 27th, 4:33PM.

President Trump may attend.

https://www.spacex.com/launches/

[mad_as_he$$]

Thanks!

[mad_as_he$$]

Thanks!

[fieldmarshaldj]

*ping*

[minnesota_bound]

The preliminary launch date is 2525