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A Software Glitch Forced the Webb Space Telescope Into Safe Mode
The Webb Space Telescope’s instruments have been in safe mode intermittently since December 7, but scientific operations resumed earlier this week, NASA said in a press release on Wednesday.
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Webb Telescope’s Mid-Infrared Camera Is Fully Back in Action After Worrisome Glitch
After a hiatus, one of Webb Space Telescopes cameras will be fully operational again following an engineering test that took place last week.
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One of Webb Telescope’s Tools Has a Glitch
The Webb Space Telescope has been dutifully beaming back incredible images of the cosmos since its “perfect” alignment earlier this year — but nothing is entirely perfect, even a $US10 ($14) billion telescope. One of Webb’s observing mechanisms has apparently run into a bit of trouble, and mission engineers are working to figure out a…
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Moon Pits With Balmy Temperatures Could Shelter Future Explorers
Data from a NASA probe suggests lunar pits have comfortable temperatures due to their shadowy overhangs, which keep them cool during the day and prevent heat from escaping at night.