Mangata Networks announces funding for satellite edge computing network
Wednesday, 12 January 2022 08:43
NASA prepares SLS for first crewed Artemis missions
Wednesday, 12 January 2022 08:43
Airbus to develop the Power Management and Distribution System for key Lunar Gateway module
Wednesday, 12 January 2022 08:43
NASA's InSight enters safe mode during regional Mars dust storm
Wednesday, 12 January 2022 08:43
Sol 3350-3352: A Rock Under the Wheel
Wednesday, 12 January 2022 08:43
Almost a Million Stars and Counting: Mapping the history of the Milky Way with APOGEE and beyond
Wednesday, 12 January 2022 08:43
NASA's new IXPE mission begins science operations
Wednesday, 12 January 2022 08:43
Arqit to Lead UK-AU Space Bridge Project
Wednesday, 12 January 2022 08:43
NASA's newest astronaut class begins training in Houston
Wednesday, 12 January 2022 08:43
Ocean Physics Explain Cyclones on Jupiter
Wednesday, 12 January 2022 08:43
Astronomers identify potential clue to reinonization of universe
Wednesday, 12 January 2022 08:43
Mini monster black hole could hold clues to giant's growth
Wednesday, 12 January 2022 08:43
New NASA chief scientist to focus on climate change
Wednesday, 12 January 2022 08:35
NASA has hired a climate scientist as its new chief scientist, a move that reflects the greater emphasis the agency is placing on climate change studies.
Virgin Orbit to demonstrate air-launch flexibility on upcoming mission
Tuesday, 11 January 2022 23:29
Virgin Orbit is preparing to launch a set of smallsats as both a demonstration of the flexibility of its air-launch system and its ability to increase its cadence of launches.
James Webb Space Telescope more than three quarters through its journey
Tuesday, 11 January 2022 14:13
More than two weeks after the James Webb Space Telescope's launch on Christmas Day, the telescope has traveled more than 700,000 miles from Earth. JWST has successfully deployed its secondary mirror, a key element of the telescope's optics. Next, JWST will unfold its primary mirror segments.
U-M astronomer Michael Meyer says that observing the telescope's transformation has been fascinating.
"In the last week, the team has learned a great deal about the spacecraft that they couldn't have uncovered during testing on the ground. As a result, the tensioning of the sunshield was delayed in order to examine the power subsystems and motors in more detail. Anticipating such occurrences, a flexible plan was developed in order to adapt as things proceed. And that strategy seems to be paying off.
"So far, the deployment of JWST has been a spectacular success. There have been a few nerve-wracking moments, but the daily reports have been welcome good news in these uncertain times. A dedicated team of engineers is going through the to-do list, item by item: There is still a ways to go, but so far, so great.