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December 29, 2021 07:50 pm
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/29/22858406/nasa-james-webb-space-telescope-mission
James Webb Space Telescopes fuel expected to last more than 10 years
Following the revolutionary and successful launch of the James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST, into space on Christmas day, NASA announced some unexpected news about the telescope’s future: its science mission is likely to last “significantly more” than 10 years — more than double the minimum time for the mission.
Initially, JWST was projected to be operational for 5 to 10 years, but NASA’s latest analysis released today found that the telescope will likely have enough propellant to support scientific operations for even longer. According to NASA, the extra propellant is thanks to the precision of the Ariane 5 rocket that the JWST was on when it was launched into space. It is also due to the precision of the first and second mid-course...
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/29/22858406/nasa-james-webb-space-telescope-mission
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