NASA’s New Space Telescope ‘Hunky-Dory’ After Problems Fixed

NASA’s New Space Telescope ‘Hunky-Dory’ After Problems Fixed
The James Webb Space Telescope is separated in space on Dec. 25, 2021. NASA via AP
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—NASA’s new space telescope is on the verge of completing the riskiest part of its mission—unfolding and tightening a huge sunshade—after ground controllers fixed a pair of problems, officials said Monday.

The tennis court-size sunshield on the James Webb Space Telescope is now fully open and in the process of being stretched tight. The operation should be complete by Wednesday.