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It's at a Lagrange point so it can orbit with minimal corrections (fuel)

(In response to this post by JoesterVT)

Posted: 01/24/2022 at 6:12PM

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NSIR JWST is in L2 orbit. (acknowledging all earlier posts) -- PhotoHokieNC 01/24/2022 4:43PM

Way kewl animation - -- PhotoHokieNC 01/24/2022 4:47PM

Finally - -- PhotoHokieNC 01/24/2022 4:48PM

What is the benefit of having it so far out there? ** -- JoesterVT 01/24/2022 5:55PM

It's at a Lagrange point so it can orbit with minimal corrections (fuel) ** -- pburg_hokie 01/24/2022 6:12PM