Abstract: This investigation details two analyses performed as part of an early orbit contingency operations study related to the James Webb Space Telescope’s limited ability to maneuver in a sunward direction. First, contingency planning developed by the Flight Dynamics Team and shared with the Science and Operations Center to quickly assess the available timeline in the event of a delayed mid-course correction maneuver is presented. Second, the methods for recovering from a maneuver over-burn using o...

Source: Mid-Course Correction Contingency Analysis for the James Webb Space Telescope