The Official James Webb Space Telescope Thread

[mc_brew]

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope officially set to launch Dec. 24

Now it's the 24th.:eyeroll:

christmas eve...? hmm... well, i guess they only have one shot to get this right so better to delay if needed than to rush it...

 

[mc_brew]

One more week.

dope video....

 

[CSquare43]

I didn't see this posted:

 

[CSquare43]

And this answer:

 

[Bboystyle]

And this answer:

Everything reflected from space is the past.


If u step outside and let the sun ray hit u, that ray of light is 5 to 8 mins old.

 

[Starman]

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope rolls out for Christmas launch - CNN

 

[Starman]

Set yo Christmas day off right. 7am. Don't forget.

 

[mc_brew]

2 hours to go....

let's get it...

 

[mc_brew]

1 hour to go... oooh weee

 

[Starman]

Merry Christmas, space heads! We ouchea!

 

[Starman]

Successful separation!

 

[mc_brew]

it is done....

 

[Micky Mikey]

History being made

 

[Pete Wrigley]

We outchea!

Can't wait to see images and see the data this thing receives.

 

[Good Guy Guevara]

I hope those solar arrays deploying early doesn’t cause any issues with its trajectory. This is an amazing day for mankind. Hopefully NASA is working on developing the robots that can provide maintenance and upgrades that can push it pass its 10 year life expectancy.