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To: Dacula

The cruising speed is now down to just 663 mph.

I wonder what speed it has to be going to start its halo orbit of L2?

Also, the hot side of the telescope has maintained an almost constant temperature - currently 131F and 52F at the two measuring points.

The cold side dropped dramatically during the first day.

Both points are almost equal now - minus 328F and minus 329F.


5 posted on 01/14/2022 9:54:44 AM PST by zeestephen
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To: zeestephen

I definitely agree with you about the slowdown. It seems like when they finished all of Webb’s deployment, they slowed it and are making minor teaks now Webb still has ten days to go before L2 orbit.

We have so much to gain from this project and I can’t wait.

The cruising speed is now down to just 663 mph.

I wonder what speed it has to be going to start its halo orbit of L2?

Also, the hot side of the telescope has maintained an almost constant temperature - currently 131F and 52F at the two measuring points.

The cold side dropped dramatically during the first day.

Both points are almost equal now - minus 328F and minus 329F.


9 posted on 01/14/2022 10:56:30 AM PST by Dacula ("Don’t Wait Until Some Great Crisis Comes Before Deciding On Christ.” - Ty Cobb)
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