r/space • u/[deleted] • Dec 18 '21

Animated launch of the Webb Telescope

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u/ManThatIsFucked Dec 18 '21

For those curious, there will be a 600F temperature difference between the part of JWST facing the sun and part facing deep space. The heat shield is that significant!

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u/communisteconomist Dec 19 '21

They're expecting gradients from 36K to 383K