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To: LibWhacker
This article is a bit behind the current status.

MIRI cooldown has passed the 15K “Pinch Point” in the cooldown process, and it is now down to 5.6K (~-450F), and if it stays there, it has successfully reached its operating temperature.

The temperature Plots button is a good visual tool:

https://webb.nasa.gov/content/webbLaunch/whereIsWebb.html

15 posted on 04/08/2022 10:20:02 PM PDT by Pox (Eff You China. Buy American!)
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To: Pox

It’s a great link.

I’ve had it open in my browser since day 1 of this mission.

Fascinating telescope and deployment.


35 posted on 04/09/2022 5:02:03 AM PDT by BBB333 (The Power Of Trump Compels You!)
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