James Webb Space Telescope’s Secondary Mirror Deployed And Locked, Confirms NASA

In another milestone for NASA, the James Webb Space Telescope that will study the cosmos during the initial phases of the universe's Big Bang deployed a 2.4-foot-wide secondary mirror into position.

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Like a latch made in heaven, @NASAWebb’s secondary mirror is now fully deployed and locked!

The team remains focused as they work toward the final major milestone this week – deployment of the iconic honeycomb-shaped mirror. Details: https://t.co/xSRXwCNd8V

#UnfoldTheUniversepic.twitter.com/dAkMNApb2F

— NASA (@NASA) January 5, 2022

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