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 Hey, Space Placers! ARTIST'S CONCEPT OF JWST FULLY DEPLOYED CREDIT: NASA         Here is a report from Space News about James Webb Space Telescope that indicates the launch date in all probability will slip into November 2021. The article also indicates there is an investigation going on that might lead to a name change for the space telescope. Stay tuned! Sky Guy in VA

 Hey Space Placers! During its final full systems test, technicians powered on all of the James Webb Space Telescope's various electrical components installed on the observatory, and cycled through their planned operations to ensure each was functioning, and communicating with each other. Credits: NASA/Chris Gunn The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has successfully completed final functional tests for its planned October launch. This is a huge step forward in preparing JWST for its launch on an Ariane 5 rocket from French Guiana In October 2021. As stated in the NASA release, " The next series of milestones for Webb include a final sunshield fold and a final mirror deployment." Milestones and actions will come quickly in order to meet the planned  launch window.  THIS IS EXCITING! Sky Guy in VA

Hey Space Placers! Get the latest update on James Webb Space Telescope. Sky Guy Back in Cloudy VA