/technologies/test-and-measurement/b/blog/posts/james-webb-space-telescope-is-set-to-launch-in-december-and-will-replace-the-aging-hubbleThe new telescope will explore 17 forming planetary systems and measure spectra to identify molecules in the inner regions of protoplanetary discs. (Image credit: NASA ) NASA is furthering its exploration mission with the upcoming launch of the...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/technologies/test-and-measurement/b/blog/posts/james-webb-space-telescope-is-set-to-launch-in-december-and-will-replace-the-aging-hubbleMon, 27 Sep 2021 19:02:10 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:89405609-af97-4b7b-bfc8-f862ce3fed22dougw1<p>It think the L2 Lagrange point means the Earth will always be between the satellite and the sun. I wonder how it would get solar power if it is in perpetual eclipse shadow. Also pretty tough to service something that far from Earth.</p><p>SOHO is at Lagrange 1 - always in view of the sun.</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=21983&AppID=13&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/technologies/test-and-measurement/b/blog/posts/james-webb-space-telescope-is-set-to-launch-in-december-and-will-replace-the-aging-hubbleMon, 27 Sep 2021 18:45:18 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:89405609-af97-4b7b-bfc8-f862ce3fed22DAB0<p>It has some big shoes to fill.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=21983&AppID=13&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">