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Old 01-04-2022, 11:54 AM   #832 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by NASA
Tensioning of all 5 layers of the sunshield is complete which puts the sunshield in its fully deployed state.

Temperatures on the Sun/hot side of the sunshield will reach a maximum of approximately 383K or approximately 230 degrees F and on the cold mirror/instruments side of the sunshield, a minimum of approximately 36K or around -394 degrees F. Due to the engineering of the sunshield, this incredible transition takes place across a distance of approximately six feet.
Getting closer.

https://jwst.nasa.gov/content/webbLa...Webb.html?s=09
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