Our Space Telescopes Are Dying!
13th Oct, 2018
Think about it: Hubble is down to one gyro, maybe two; Kepler is in safe mode; and today, the Chandra X-ray telescope went into safe mode; Spitzer has run out of coolant what's going to replace these observatories?
The James Webb Space Telescope: The Next Great Observatory
31st Aug, 2018
For more than two decades, the series of NASA Great Observatories may have revealed more about the secrets of the cosmos than had been accomplished in the preceding history of astronomical exploration. The next great history-making observatory, the J
Will WFIRST Suffer Because of JWST?
30th Jul, 2018
In this episode, we’ve all heard about the delays and cost overruns of NASA’s flagship observatory, JWST. How will it affect upcoming large space telescope missions, like WFIRST?
New JWST Launch Date, Budget Set By NASA
28th Jun, 2018
In this episode, the verdict is in. After reading and responding to the independent review of the JWST mission, NASA announced today a new launch date and an updated cost analysis. It looks like JWST will launch on March 30, 2021
More Troubles for JWST
4th May, 2018
In this episode, more bad news coming out of the James Webb Space Telescope Mission, screws and washers from sun shield cover were found on the floor.
NASA JWST delayed until mid-2020: Failure is not an option
28th Mar, 2018
Looks like NASA's James Webb Space Telescope will be delayed until mid-2020. There will likely be budget overruns which threaten the life of the mission.