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Elizabeth Howell

James Webb Space Telescope faces sensor glitch in deep space

artist's impression of james webb space telescope in space next to earth. a planet is nearby the sun in the far right of the image

A key instrument on the James Webb Space Telescope is facing sensor issues.

One mode of the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST or Webb) is receiving less sensor "throughput" — less than the expected amount of light — at the longest wavelengths. NASA officials are investigating the cause.

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