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science-and-technology1 year ago•8 min saved

The Near Miss: How the James Webb Telescope Almost Didn't Launch

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) faced numerous challenges before its successful launch, including budget overruns, technical errors, and delays exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially capped at $8 billion, the project required additional funding due to "stupid mistakes" like miswirings and inappropriate solvent use. Despite these setbacks, the telescope was finally launched on December 25, 2021, overcoming significant hurdles and "unknown unknowns" to reach its operational phase.

via Livescience.com|

#budget-challenges #james-webb-space-telescope #launch-delays

space-science1 year ago•3 min saved

"NASA's Delayed Ultraviolet Astronomy Mission to Probe Stellar Explosions and Explore the Universe"

NASA has selected the Ultraviolet Explorer (UVEX) spacecraft for development as its next astrophysics Medium-class Explorer mission, which will perform an all-sky survey at ultraviolet wavelengths. However, due to budget challenges, the launch of UVEX has been delayed by two years to 2030. This delay is linked to budget issues within NASA’s broader astrophysics program, and the agency is working to prioritize missions already in development while supporting the innovative UVEX concept. NASA officials have warned of budget pressures on the agency, including its astrophysics programs, and are working to ensure a balanced portfolio across astrophysics.

via SpaceNews|

#astrophysics #budget-challenges #nasa