oops!
Posted on 11/23/2021 9:35:34 AM PST by Red Badger
The launch readiness date for the James Webb Space Telescope is moving to no earlier than December 22 to allow for additional testing of the observatory, following a recent incident that occurred during Webb’s launch preparations.
The incident occurred during operations at the satellite preparation facility in Kourou, French Guiana, performed under Arianespace overall responsibility. Technicians were preparing to attach Webb to the launch vehicle adapter, which is used to integrate the observatory with the upper stage of the Ariane 5 rocket. A sudden, unplanned release of a clamp band – which secures Webb to the launch vehicle adapter – caused a vibration throughout the observatory.
A NASA-led anomaly review board was immediately convened to investigate and instituted additional testing to determine with certainty the incident did not damage any components. NASA and its mission partners will provide an update when the testing is completed at the end of this week.
Webb was previously scheduled to launch on December 18 on an Arianespace Ariane 5 rocket from Kourou.
The Webb Space Telescope is an international partnership with the European and Canadian space agencies. It will explore every phase of cosmic history – from within our solar system to the most distant observable galaxies in the early universe, and everything in between. Webb will reveal new and unexpected discoveries, and help humanity understand the origins of the universe and our place in it.
So there is going to be a Webb telescope, and there is already a Hubble telescope. Webb Hubble?
oops!
It fell down.
So what happened exactly ? It fell over ?
They didnt attach the lug nuts on the securing bolts and NO ONE did a visual inspection before tipping it over for attachment to the rocket and Plop! Millions squandered.
Apparently a clamp that secures a strap came loose and shook the observatory....................
The Webb Space Telescope is an international partnership with the European and Canadian space agencies.
Well that explains a lot.
Using the Ariane5 for this isn’t the best decision NASA ever made.
Too many crooks spoils the shot...................
Even the Russians would have been a better choice...............
Why would you post bull sh*t like that? That image has nothing to do with JWST.
Launch of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope delayed after they find out it’s not diverse enough
I’d prefer they call it “Phoenix”, “Wichita” or “MacArthur Park.”
Are you OK? Having a bad day?
I will be a Major accomplishment if this thing reaches orbit.
Then we will evaluate whether or not it will even power up.
You post of photo which has nothing, zip zero to do with this story, and you ask me if I’m having a bad day? Clever!
It's almost a certainty that diversity played a role in this screw-up...
That’s the last time they’ll invite Joe Biden, or make sure to spread some newspaper.
Thanks Red Badger.
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