All Instruments Installed on NASA's Future Flagship Telescope

All Instruments Installed on NASA's Future Flagship Telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope is taking shape in Maryland

Advanced Spectrograph Instrument Installed on the James Webb Telescope

Advanced Spectrograph Instrument Installed on the James Webb Telescope

This is one of four main instruments on NASA's next flagship observatory

Valve Issues Plague One of James Webb's Instruments

Valve Issues Plague One of James Webb's Instruments

The component does not appear to be functioning properly

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 31st, 2014
Infrared Camera Installed on the James Webb Space Telescope

Infrared Camera Installed on the James Webb Space Telescope

The spacecraft is currently scheduled to launch by 2018

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 24th, 2014
NASA Reveals the Anatomy of James Webb Space Telescope's Mirrors

NASA Reveals the Anatomy of James Webb Space Telescope's Mirrors

These are the most flat mirrors ever produced anywhere in the world

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 25th, 2014
James Webb Telescopes Passes Critical Development Milestone

James Webb Telescopes Passes Critical Development Milestone

The spacecraft remains on track for a launch date beyond 2018

James Webb Space Telescope Sunshield Starts Launch Testing

James Webb Space Telescope Sunshield Starts Launch Testing

This protective layer is one of the most complex ever designed

All JWST Mirror Segments Delivered to Goddard

All JWST Mirror Segments Delivered to Goddard

The components are currently being inspected for damage

Cooling System on James Webb Telescope Instrument Enters Testing

Cooling System on James Webb Telescope Instrument Enters Testing

NASA plans to check each individual science instrument at a time

Core of Future Flagship Telescope Completes Cryogenic Tests at NASA

Core of Future Flagship Telescope Completes Cryogenic Tests at NASA

This module will hold everything else in place, experts say

NASA's Next-Generation Telescope Bound for California

NASA's Next-Generation Telescope Bound for California

Scientists have finished testing it at a special NASA facility

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 7th, 2013
Video: Critical James Webb Space Telescope Spectrometer Delivered to NASA

Video: Critical James Webb Space Telescope Spectrometer Delivered to NASA

The device will go into space on the world's most complex observatory

Mirror Segment for NASA Telescope Gets Precision Treatment at NASA

Mirror Segment for NASA Telescope Gets Precision Treatment at NASA

The JWST is the most advanced space telescope ever built

NASA Experts Inspect Amazing JWST Mirror

NASA Experts Inspect Amazing JWST Mirror

The first two mirrors to go on the massive telescope have been delivered

Thermal Insulators Applied to James Webb Telescope's Electronics

Thermal Insulators Applied to James Webb Telescope's Electronics

The procedure is being carried out a NASA center in Maryland

First Couple of JWST Mirrors Reach NASA

First Couple of JWST Mirrors Reach NASA

The instruments have been developed by Ball Aerospace

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 20th, 2012
First Webb Telescope Mirrors Shipped to NASA

First Webb Telescope Mirrors Shipped to NASA

Ball Aerospace is the primary subcontractor for these instruments

 
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