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James Webb Space Telescope leaves Houston for LA
Posted on 2/6/18 at 6:07 pm
Posted on 2/6/18 at 6:07 pm
Since we're having a space filled day
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The two halves of the James Webb Space Telescope are now in the same location and ready to take the next step on JWST’s journey. On February 2nd, Webb’s Optical Telescope and Integrated Science instrument module (OTIS) arrived at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems in Redondo Beach, California. The integrated spacecraft, consisting of the spacecraft bus and sunshield, were already there, waiting for OTIS so they could join together and become a complete spacecraft.
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The next step for the JWST is to join the spacecraft itself with OTIS. Once that happens, JWST will be complete and fully integrated. Then there’ll be more tests called observatory-level testing. After that, another journey inside STTARS to Kouru, French Guiana, where the JWST will be launched in 2019.
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The two halves of the James Webb Space Telescope are now in the same location and ready to take the next step on JWST’s journey. On February 2nd, Webb’s Optical Telescope and Integrated Science instrument module (OTIS) arrived at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems in Redondo Beach, California. The integrated spacecraft, consisting of the spacecraft bus and sunshield, were already there, waiting for OTIS so they could join together and become a complete spacecraft.
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The next step for the JWST is to join the spacecraft itself with OTIS. Once that happens, JWST will be complete and fully integrated. Then there’ll be more tests called observatory-level testing. After that, another journey inside STTARS to Kouru, French Guiana, where the JWST will be launched in 2019.
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Posted on 2/6/18 at 6:10 pm to DavidTheGnome
I remember reading a while back that even once its in orbit, itll take years before its actually ready to work at full power.
Is that correct or am I overestimating the time frame?
EDIT: Nevermind, I was a little off. This is the time frame estimation according to wikipedia
After launch it is unfolded in the following planned order.[29]
1) spacecraft appendages (solar arrays, high gain antenna)
2) sunshield
3) extend tower
4) secondary mirror
5) primary mirror
For 30 days after launch it takes a million mile trip to L2 halo orbit[30]
For 6 months JWST is prepared for full-time science operation.[31] This includes letting everything cool down, calibrating the mirrors and instruments, etc.[31]
5 year science mission starts after 6 months (planned)[31] (so 5 and half years minimum planned)
10 years of operation goal, and enough fuel to maintain halo orbit for at least ten years is included.[3]
Is that correct or am I overestimating the time frame?
EDIT: Nevermind, I was a little off. This is the time frame estimation according to wikipedia
After launch it is unfolded in the following planned order.[29]
1) spacecraft appendages (solar arrays, high gain antenna)
2) sunshield
3) extend tower
4) secondary mirror
5) primary mirror
For 30 days after launch it takes a million mile trip to L2 halo orbit[30]
For 6 months JWST is prepared for full-time science operation.[31] This includes letting everything cool down, calibrating the mirrors and instruments, etc.[31]
5 year science mission starts after 6 months (planned)[31] (so 5 and half years minimum planned)
10 years of operation goal, and enough fuel to maintain halo orbit for at least ten years is included.[3]
This post was edited on 2/6/18 at 6:13 pm
Posted on 2/6/18 at 6:12 pm to DavidTheGnome
That's a big arse telescope.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 6:16 pm to Fa Sheaux Breaux
Here’s a pic of the heat shield for scale
Posted on 2/6/18 at 6:18 pm to DavidTheGnome
Yeah I've been keeping up with it for years, I hope the world understands the potential of this telescope and I hope it succeeds!
Posted on 2/6/18 at 6:36 pm to SundayFunday
I’m not sure i’m remembering correctly, but I was watching a doc on amazon last night and I’m pretty sure they said this thing will have a mirror like 30x the size of the one in Hubble
Posted on 2/6/18 at 6:41 pm to WinnPtiger
Posted on 2/6/18 at 6:47 pm to DavidTheGnome
If you havent seen it check out the Documentary about Hubble on PBS. From inception to funding battles and the repair made in space after they figured out the mirror was fricked. Fascinating.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 6:49 pm to DavidTheGnome
It's amazing to think that everything we think we know about space and the universe may completely change when that thing is out there.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 6:49 pm to DavidTheGnome
What are they planning on lifting this thing with?
Posted on 2/6/18 at 7:03 pm to flyAU
They’re using an Ariane 5 rocket.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 7:12 pm to Wally Sparks
Why are they launching in French Guiana ?
Closer to the equator so easier to orbit ?
Closer to the equator so easier to orbit ?
Posted on 2/6/18 at 7:16 pm to Drop4Loss
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Closer to the equator so easier to orbit ?
Yep
Posted on 2/6/18 at 7:25 pm to mailman
quote:
Yeah I've been keeping up with it for years, I hope the world understands the potential of this telescope and I hope it succeeds!
Me too. I am so nervous, I won't keep up with the launch. If it works properly, it will completely change how we view the universe.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 7:28 pm to DavidTheGnome
I'm guessing the transportation insurance on this move was ...
wait for it ...
astronomical.
I'll see myself out.
wait for it ...
astronomical.
I'll see myself out.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 7:30 pm to foshizzle
While on the topic I tried to stick a telescope up my arse but it got stuck. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but in hindsight...
This post was edited on 2/6/18 at 7:33 pm
Posted on 2/6/18 at 9:23 pm to AUCE05
quote:
Yeah I've been keeping up with it for years, I hope the world understands the potential of this telescope and I hope it succeeds!
quote:
It's amazing to think that everything we think we know about space and the universe may completely change when that thing is out there.
quote:
If it works properly, it will completely change how we view the universe.
I'm far from an expert on anything at all but I have just enough sense to realize the James Webb is probably the most significant undertaking of man's existence on earth to date. I'm glad to see others are following with the same enthusiasm. I believe not only our understanding of the universe will be changed, our relative concept of reality will likely be changed as well.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 9:25 pm to TurkeysAndBees
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the James Webb is probably the most significant undertaking of man's existence on earth to date
Nah. It’s a very important telescope but I’d put the moon landings as the pinnacle of human achievement.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 9:28 pm to DavidTheGnome
Damn, I can't imagine how big the stovetop will have to be to cook all that jiffy pop
Posted on 2/6/18 at 9:33 pm to DavidTheGnome
False.
The telescope will change our perception of the world, galaxy, and universe....but more importantly, it will change our perception of ourselves in a sense that it will tell us where we belong in the grand scheme of things.
The telescope will change our perception of the world, galaxy, and universe....but more importantly, it will change our perception of ourselves in a sense that it will tell us where we belong in the grand scheme of things.
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