JWST launch delayed to 2019
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Extra testing of the James Webb Space Telescope will push its launch back to early 2019
https://spaceflightnow.com/2017/10/04/jwst-launch-...
https://spaceflightnow.com/2017/10/04/jwst-launch-...
A new GAO report reckons there is only a 12% chance of it being ready for the March 2021 date
https://www.space.com/nasa-james-webb-space-telesc...
https://www.space.com/nasa-james-webb-space-telesc...
The year is 2101. Fusion power has become widespread. Self-driving cars are common. Humanity has a colony on the moon. The JWST is set to launch in 2102....
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-00868-x...
Yes - likely to be delayed again due to virus lockdown
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-00868-x...
Yes - likely to be delayed again due to virus lockdown
ESA reckon launch now planned for Oct 31 ( Halloween ! ) 2021
https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Scie...
https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Scie...
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