James Webb Space Telescope sunshield is tensioned and secured

The James Webb Space Telescope team has reported fully deploying the spacecraft’s 70-foot sunshield. NASA describes this as a key milestone in preparing it for science operations. Specifically, at 11:59 a.m. EST Tuesday, the sunshield was fully tensioned and secured into position, which marked the completion of its deployment. The unfolding and tensioning of the ...

This story continues at James Webb Space Telescope sunshield is tensioned and secured

Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly