Launch of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Delayed After “Incident”

https://scitechdaily.com ^ | NOVEMBER 23, 2021 | By NASA

[EvilCapitalist]

So there is going to be a Webb telescope, and there is already a Hubble telescope. Webb Hubble?

[corkoman]

oops!

[Roccus]

It fell down.

[csvset]

So what happened exactly ? It fell over ?

[corkoman]

i dont think so - but that FUBAR with that NOAA N-Prime satellite flopping over in 2004 made me think of that.

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.

[Red Badger]

Apparently a clamp that secures a strap came loose and shook the observatory....................

[Pollard]

Seems like Musk is able to run circles around NASA/Boeing.

The Webb Space Telescope is an international partnership with the European and Canadian space agencies.

Well that explains a lot.

[SunkenCiv]

Using the Ariane5 for this isn’t the best decision NASA ever made.

[Red Badger]

Too many crooks spoils the shot...................

[Red Badger]

Even the Russians would have been a better choice...............

[dragnet2]

Why would you post bull sh*t like that? That image has nothing to do with JWST.

[butlerweave]

Launch of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope delayed after they find out it’s not diverse enough

[daler]

I’d prefer they call it “Phoenix”, “Wichita” or “MacArthur Park.”

[corkoman]

Are you OK? Having a bad day?

[Delta 21]

I will be a Major accomplishment if this thing reaches orbit.

Then we will evaluate whether or not it will even power up.

[dragnet2]

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!

[SuperLuminal]

"A sudden, unplanned release of a clamp band..."

It's almost a certainty that diversity played a role in this screw-up...

[Telepathic Intruder]

That’s the last time they’ll invite Joe Biden, or make sure to spread some newspaper.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks Red Badger.

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