NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Completes Final Functional Tests to Prepare for Launch

Following the conclusion of the James Webb Space Telescope's recent milestone tests, engineering teams have confirmed that the observatory will both mechanically, and electronically survive the rigors anticipated during launch.

 

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Image: The James Webb Space Telescope mirrors. Credit: NASA/Chris Gunn

 

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