The telescope sustained an impact to one of its primary mirror segments between May 23-25. NASA found the instrument performing above all mission requirements despite a marginally detectable effect in the data, according to the statement.
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NASA has launched the James Webb Space Telescope into orbit a million miles from Earth – and marked the occasion with a Buffett song.
China has sent the first three astronauts to its new Tiangong space station as it seeks to expand its reach in the cosmos.
China’s Mars rover returns first pictures and preps to roll down
NASA marks the launch of its first helicopter flight on Mars that paves the way for new space exploration.