NASA engineers rehearse placement of Webb Telescope's NIRSpec and microshutters
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 - 08:31
in Astronomy & Space
(Phys.org) —The installation of equipment into the James Webb Space Telescope requires patience and precision. To prepare for the installation of the actual flight equipment and ensure perfection in the installations, scientists need to practice with an identical test unit. Scientists at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. are currently rehearsing with the placement of the Webb's Microshutter Array into the NIRSpec.