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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Science Instruments Begin Final Super Cold Test at Goddard

2017-12-08

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At NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's final destination in space, one million miles away from Earth, it will operate at incredibly cold temperatures of -387 degrees Fahrenheit, or 40 degrees Kelvin. This is 260 degrees Fahrenheit colder than any place on the Earth’s surface has ever been.

So first, this final super cold test at Goddard will prepare the Integrated Science Instrument Module (ISIM), or the “heart” of the telescope, for space.

Read more: go.nasa.gov/1KFPwJG

Contamination Control Engineer Alan Abeel conducts final inspections and places contamination foils before the start of the test.

Credit: NASA/Goddard/Chris Gunn

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NASA Goddard Space Flight Center enables NASA’s mission through four scientific endeavors: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Solar System Exploration, and Astrophysics. Goddard plays a leading role in NASA’s accomplishments by contributing compelling scientific knowledge to advance the Agency’s mission.

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  • Title: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Science Instruments Begin Final Super Cold Test at Goddard
  • Date Created: 2017-12-08
  • Location: Greenbelt, MD
  • Rights: GSFC
  • Album: ayoung

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