MagicManICT wrote:Willing to bet there's going to be some sort of engineering issue within the first few months of operation similar to Hubble.
There better not be. Considering its going to be parked at
L2. I don't see a repair crew getting there anytime soon if need be.
ie: Whatever problems might arise. If they can't be solved with remote control/commands to Webb. Its kinda curtains for Webb (
at least for a long time)
(remote controlled repair will have to be contend with at least a 2 * 5 seconds lag time)---
Jun 3, 2021: Remains on schedule for a launch readiness date no earlier than Oct. 31, 2021.
https://spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule/