Scientific American By Elizabeth Howell 10/23/2021
The observatory must complete about 50 major deployments after liftoffNASA's newest space telescope will face 29 "harrowing" days after launch as it makes its way to a deep-space destination nearly 1 million miles (1.6 million km) from Earth, the agency says in a new YouTube video.
The video, called "29 Days on the Edge," was released Monday (Oct. 18). It focuses on the journey and 50 expected deployments the James Webb Space Telescope will undergo after its expected launch on Dec. 18.
The telescope has been much delayed over the years due to technology challenges, the coronavirus pandemic and other issues. And there will be significant hurdles to overcome after launch as well.
More:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/nasas-james-webb-space-telescope-will-face-29-days-on-the-edge/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUAvXYW5bmI
