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01-04-2022, 01:37 PM | #4771 |
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01-04-2022, 02:52 PM | #4772 |
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This is a pretty cool site that lets you follow along with the various deployment steps as they happen.
https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/content/we...tExplorer.html |
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01-04-2022, 10:21 PM | #4773 |
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01-05-2022, 06:30 PM | #4774 |
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01-05-2022, 06:32 PM | #4775 |
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"We have a telescope."
Fully capable of sending data now, regardless of full mirror deployment. Mirrors already in place far exceed the capabilities of Hubble. The instruments need to be cooled still. And that cryocooler is a fascinating bit of engineering. |
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01-06-2022, 03:21 PM | #4776 |
"Think BOOM!"
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SpaceX is targeting Thursday, January 6 for a Falcon 9 launch of 49 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The instantaneous launch window is at 4:49 p.m. EST, or 21:49 UTC, and a backup opportunity is available on Friday, January 7 at 4:28 p.m. EST.
Falcon 9's first stage booster supporting this mission previously launched GPS III-4, GPS III-5, and Inspiration4. Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage will land on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. A live webcast of this mission will begin about 15 minutes prior to liftoff. |
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01-06-2022, 03:38 PM | #4777 |
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Stream is live. T-11:30
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01-06-2022, 03:48 PM | #4778 |
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Beautiful day for a launch. I really need to get down there sometime.
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01-06-2022, 03:48 PM | #4779 |
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Gonna be a pretty one.
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01-06-2022, 05:07 PM | #4780 |
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01-06-2022, 05:17 PM | #4781 |
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Yeah, I've kind of had it in my mind that I'd try to make it down for a FH launch this year. Damn hard to plan for moving targets, though.
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01-07-2022, 03:50 PM | #4782 |
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NASA live streaming final mirror unfolding tomorrow....
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01-07-2022, 03:52 PM | #4783 |
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01-08-2022, 10:16 AM | #4784 |
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01-08-2022, 07:34 PM | #4785 |
Ain't no relax!
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