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+ "it was originally expected to be operational for at least three years." and it even surpassed that for 11 months. I hope James Webb will get some extra life
by deletes 14y ago
+ "it was originally expected to be operational for at least three years." and it even surpassed that for 11 months.
I hope James Webb will get some extra lifetime as well.
- Mvandenbergh 14y agoJWST has a closed loop cryocooler. It also doesn't need to get as cold, the coldest part of the JWST is cooled to 7k.
- deletes 14y agoI knew its life is limited by something... It is actually the fuel. As it will be stationed on a L2 point it will have to consume a little of its fuel to keep stable.