The huge mirror of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope – its successor to Hubble – has been successfully tested for the first time, putting it one step closer to its eventual launch, which is slated for 2021. Like Hubble – which has long outlived its original lifespan but is expected to remain operational for a few years yet – the James Webb will investigate celestial bodies from our solar system and beyond.
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