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Tensioning Begins for Two Layers of Webb’s Sunshield

With three layers of Webb’s sunshield fully deployed, the team commenced tensioning – that is, pulling each layer fully taut – of the final two layers this morning. We will have live coverage of the fifth layer tensioning at nasa.gov/live beginning at about 9:30 am EST.