# Webb Space Telescope Deploys Secondary Mirror as It Zooms Toward Final Destination

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/webb-space-telescope-deploys-secondary-mirror-as-it-zooms-toward-final-destination/
- Published: 2022-01-06T09:45:17-06:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

Animation showing the deployment of the secondary mirror tripod. Gif: NASA/Gizmodo. Article by George Dvorsky. Gizmodo – January 5, 2022. The James Webb Space Telescope has successfully deployed the tripod that holds the observatory’s secondary mirror, in what is a critical milestone for the mission. Webb launched on Christmas Day, but a lot has already happened, including the successful deployments of the observatory’s solar array and five-layer sunshield […] Click here to view original web page at gizmodo.com Related articles: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope: The ultimate guide – Space Webb’s secondary mirror successfully deployed – Spaceflight Now Where is Webb? A continually updating infographic showing the status of the Webb Telescope – NASA: James Webb Space Telescope Curated by John Wysocki See Full Bio