NASA pushes James Webb Space Telescope launch to Spring 2019

You see, the Webb’s spacecraft is larger and more complex than other vehicles of its ilk. And, specific installations (like the addition of 100 sunshield membrane release devices), and the resulting tests each part requires, is a time-consuming process. NASA says it’s coordinated the new launch window with its partner the European Space Agency, which …

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