October 8, 2024

James Webb Space Telescope should have fuel for about 20 years of science

As the James Webb Space Telescope heads towards its remote destination from Earth, good news streamed from deep area: it has plenty of fuel left.Scientists delivered the news throughout a press conference Saturday (Jan. 8) held to mark the historical mirror deployment in space, as Webb executed the most complex deployment of its life time with no significant hiccups. Live updates: NASAs James Webb Space Telescope missionIn photos: The Christmas launch of NASAs James Webb Space TelescopeHe paid homage to the super-precise launch that an Arianespace Ariane 5 heavy-lift rocket executed as it hefted Webb to area from French Guiana on Dec. 25. While Ochs did not elaborate on why that is to be figured out, one big element is a looming midcourse correction the telescope is anticipated to carry out in about two weeks to put it on track for its supreme destination.The James Webb Space Telescope after separating from the Ariane 5 rocket that carried it into space.