After the first week, the cruise speed was already below 1,000 mph and dropping fast, which completely shocked me.
Like - is this thing even going to escape Earth’s gravity?
No. L2 is a sweet spot between earth, sun and other gravitational bodies. It will be able to hold position without using too much of any fuel. Fuel use will be limited to pointing.
I had mentioned that in a previous blurb about Webb. My cousin work for the rocket manufacturer and he tells me that the are going aquording to schedule.
After the first week, the cruise speed was already below 1,000 mph and dropping fast, which completely shocked me.
Like - is this thing even going to escape Earth’s gravity?