[twister881]

>>How long before it starts sending info back to us???<<

Another 28 days to get into its Lagrange Point 2 (L2) orbit, all the while deploying its sunshield and mirrors. Once in orbit around L2, another 4-5 months of stabilization, tests, mirror cooling, etc. before being placed in operation. My guess is if things go well, perhaps operational sooner.

[JBW1949]

That’s sooner than I thought...Thanks...

[PJ-Comix]

Another 28 days to get into its Lagrange Point 2 (L2) orbit, all the while deploying its sunshield and mirrors. Once in orbit around L2, another 4-5 months of stabilization, tests, mirror cooling, etc. before being placed in operation. My guess is if things go well, perhaps operational sooner.

So maybe around July 4?