[xelasnave]

Originally Posted by gary

In a press release by NASA today, it is reported that the James Webb
Telescope has been assembled for the first time.

Story, photos :-
https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard...the-first-time

Note the gold coated primary segments for reflection in the near infrared.
Video on the gold coating here :-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2OuCPUxxAA

Thanks for that Gary.
If I were in control I think I would try for a dry run when in Earth's orbit as well ... The thought of it being way out there where it is going to go and something going wrong is a worry.
I have followed the progress off and on for a long time now but the prospect of some problem similar to Hubble's intial difficulties worries me.
I had a link where you could view inside the construction area...mmm I wonder if that is still available.

Alex