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In less than a hour, JWST will be 5000 miles from L2.

RobVG — 1/24/2022 7:15:40 AM (archived)

Currently traveling at 455 mph.

A passenger jet could pass it.

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In less than a hour, JWST will be 5000 miles from L2. - RobVG - 1/24/2022 7:15:40 AM
- 320 miles out. And I'm going to miss it. - RobVG - 1/24/2022 6:30:41 PM

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