NASA Webb Telescope on Twitter: "How much energy will #NASAWebb use? About as much as your microwave. ⚡ Webb's 20-foot (6-meter) solar array will help the telescope stay energy-efficient in space. It was recently attached to the main observatory for the final time before launch. More: https://t.co/tffVGgXGxe… https://t.co/N75NRproE4"

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How much energy will #NASAWebb use? About as much as your microwave. Webb's 20-foot (6-meter) solar array will help the telescope stay energy-efficient in space. It was recently attached to the main observatory for the final time before launch. More: https://go.nasa.gov/32sn54H pic.twitter.com/royXKqAa7E

Technologists move the Webb telescope's solar array after a test. The fifth panel is folded behind the fourth panel.

A group of technologists working together to install the folded solar array onto the Webb telescope.

The reflection of a technologist can be seen on a folded panel as they work to install the solar array onto the Webb telescope.

The solar array has been folded and attached to the main observatory of the Webb telescope.

10:00 AM - 27 Aug 2020

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1. specscore‏ @specscore 27 Aug 2020
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  What is the solar cells made of ? I heard that solar cells made of calcium silicate has better efficiency.
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1. Etendere‏ @iamcicada3301 27 Aug 2020
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  Y not keep the solar absorbing plates on both sides of the solar array ....makes it more efficient ?????? @NASA @NASAHubble
  
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1. Tron of Seven‏ @TronofSeven 28 Aug 2020
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  When is the date launch?
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