Thanks to Ariane 5 rocket launching Webb on the right path. 🚀 engineering
until it can begin its science mission and start to conduct routine science operations.
"The analysis shows that less propellant than originally planned for is needed to correct Webb’s trajectory toward its final orbit around the second Lagrange point known as, a point of gravitational balance on the far side of Earth away from the Sun. Consequently, Webb will have much more than the baseline estimate of propellant – though many factors could ultimately affect Webb’s duration of operation," said the NASA statement.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
James Webb Space Telescope has enough fuel for way more than 10 years of scienceIt's thanks to a super-precise launch, NASA says.
Read more »
NASA Says Webb’s Excess Fuel Likely to Extend its Lifetime Expectations – James Webb Space Telescope
Read more »
James Webb Space Telescope sunshade deployment begins in critical milestone for $10 billion missionIt will take about five days to deploy the James Webb Space Telescope's fragile sunshade in a complex and high-risk procedure.
Read more »
The James Webb Space Telescope has started unfurling its giant sunshieldThe deployment of the shade on the $10 billion telescope began Tuesday with the successful lowering of two arms known as Utilized Pallet Structures.
Read more »
James Webb Space Telescope extends its tower assembly to make way for sunshield deploymentThe beam will make room for Webb's sunshield to fully unfold.
Read more »
James Webb Space Telescope uncovers massive sunshield in next step of risky deploymentThe James Webb Space Telescope has unwrapped its sunshield, crossing another important item off of its lengthy and risky deployment to-do list.
Read more »