Deploying Webb Mirror (IMAGE)

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

Deploying Webb Mirror

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The process of deploying, moving, expanding and unfurling all of Webb's many movable pieces after they have been exposed to a simulated launch is the best way to ensure they will perform as intended once in space.

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Credits: NASA/Chris Gunn

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