JWST

That's why JWST is not deployed in LEO, where it might get fixed if something hangs up, but on the way to L2. johnd

Astronauts Once Again Demonstrate Why Humans Must be a Part of Space Exploration - NASA Watch 2009

JWST is not a "super-fancy HST", it's a completely different instrument.

Astronauts Once Again Demonstrate Why Humans Must be a Part of Space Exploration - NASA Watch 2009

Develop resources on the moon, send a plane or balloon to Mars, develop a new telescope after JWST is switched on, make sure JUNO flies, and develop a Jupiter or Saturn moon lander to dig or drill on one of those awesome balls of ice, preferably Europa or Enceladus.

NAS Seeks Public Input on Space Goals - NASA Watch 2009

Given that JWST is 'all mechanisms' (i.e. all mechanism involved risk, hence cost), is there any reason to expect it will functional flawlessly once in orbit?

Astronauts Once Again Demonstrate Why Humans Must be a Part of Space Exploration - NASA Watch 2009

Someday, the JWST is going to need a servicing mission.

Candid Comments on the Constellation Program - NASA Watch 2009

JWST is being put at ES L2 because of the thermal convenience of that site.

Candid Comments on the Constellation Program - NASA Watch 2009

One of the best reasons to build a space-based optical telescope larger than JWST is to enable imaging and spectroscopy of other Earth-like planets.

Last Visit To Hubble - NASA Watch 2009

One of the best reasons to build a space-based optical telescope larger than JWST is to enable imaging and spectroscopy of other Earth-like planets.

Last Visit To Hubble - NASA Watch 2009

Talking about a "lunar observatory" in the same sentence as HST and JWST is sadly misguided.

Last Visit To Hubble - NASA Watch 2009

JWST is being put at ES L2 because of the thermal convenience of that site.

Candid Comments on the Constellation Program - NASA Watch 2009