The Webb Space Telescope’s launch is a short-lived but stressful phase of the mission. Engineers need to make sure the various parts of the spacecraft can withstand the forces involved. Join us at Goddard Space Flight Center, where one of the portions of the Webb Telescope is being subjected to 1.25 times the launch loads it will see.
“Behind the Webb” is an ongoing series that follows the construction of the Webb Space Telescope, Hubble’s successor. Find more episodes at Hubblesite.org.
“Behind the Webb” archive: http://webbtelescope.org/webb_telescope/behind_the_webb/archive