22-04-2016 13:20 via phys.org

Constructing James Webb Space Telescope's twin for Goddard's 'biggest' thermal test

Crouching low beneath the underbelly of the behemoth James Webb Space Telescope "observatory core" test model, surrounded by critical test hardware, a technician toiled for hours wrapping the replica's surfaces in delicate thermal blankets and strips of Mylar.
Read more »