Like all spacecraft, Webb needs to be tested in its final, fully-assembled form after it experiences a simulated launch, before we send it to space. Tests take time. The cycle of deploying, tensioning, de-tensioning and refolding the sunshield takes several months by itself.
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@NobelPrize winner and #NASAWebb Senior Scientist, John Mather, will be the guest on the next episode of NASA STEM Stars. Bring your questions on infrared astronomy and the Big Bang!
Tune in on Nov. 12 at 1pm ET: https://go.nasa.gov/31XWxZQ pic.twitter.com/6ngmVaTVpP
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I'm 67 years old, I am hanging in here till I get my first glimpse at what infinity looks like. I love Hubble, but Jack, I am really looking forward to seeing through his eyes. Patiently waiting.
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