NASA: Webb telescope launch delayed by communication problem
Next week's launch of NASA's new space telescope is delayed for at least two days because of a communication problem between the observatory and the rocket.
Next week's launch of NASA's new space telescope is delayed for at least two days because of a communication problem between the observatory and the rocket.
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On Dec. 7, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope was transferred to the final assembly building at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana to meet its Ariane 5 launch vehicle.
Space Exploration
Dec 10, 2021
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The world's next generation cosmic observatory, the James Webb Space Telescope, is due for launch on an Ariane 5 from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana in late December.
Astronomy
Dec 8, 2021
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The James Webb Space Telescope was fueled inside the payload preparation facility at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana ahead of its launch on Ariane 5.
Astronomy
Dec 7, 2021
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Europe's largest satellite constellation has grown even bigger, following the launch of two more Galileo navigation satellites by Soyuz launcher from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana on 5 December. Galileo satellites 27–28 ...
Space Exploration
Dec 6, 2021
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Recently completed tests of two propellant tanks set a first technological milestone in the ESA reusability roadmap towards the demonstration of a reusable first stage vehicle called Themis.
Space Exploration
Dec 2, 2021
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Europe's next pair of Galileo satellites have been given a green light for launch. Last Friday's Launch Readiness Review confirmed that the satellites, the supporting ground installations, and the early operations facilities ...
Planetary Sciences
Nov 29, 2021
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Now that NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has safely arrived at its launch site in French Guiana, on the northeastern coast of South America, technical teams have begun making progress on the final checklist of preparations ...
Astronomy
Nov 3, 2021
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France has successfully launched a state-of-the-art satellite into orbit, designed to allow all of France's armed forces across the globe to communicate swiftly and securely.
Space Exploration
Oct 24, 2021
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When NASA's James Webb Space Telescope launches, it will undergo one of the most harrowing deployment processes any spacecraft has ever endured. But before it even gets on top of its ride to space, Webb had to complete a ...
Astronomy
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