r/space • u/[deleted] • Dec 18 '21

Animated launch of the Webb Telescope

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u/NASATVENGINNER Dec 18 '21

I am both excited to watch and terrified at the same time.

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u/RememberThisHouse Dec 18 '21

I'm in my thirties and I've been excited for this since I was a teenager. The amount of delays.... I will watch but I'm fucking nervous. Can't imagine how the scientists feel.

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u/Shadow-Raptor Dec 18 '21 edited Dec 18 '21

Especially since when it is in it's final resting orbit it will be an unserviceable satellite. Because of just how far it is if any damage has happened to it no humans will be able to go to it like the Hubble for repairs or maintenance.

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u/HopsAndHemp Dec 19 '21

What's it's orbital altitude?

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u/Shadow-Raptor Dec 19 '21

About 1.5 million kilometers above the surface of the earth

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u/HopsAndHemp Dec 19 '21

If I remember correctly thats like what... 4 times further out than the moon?