My colleague Johann Grolle observed in Baltimore what it means for astronomers to bring the most expensive space telescope in history into the starting position after 30 years of planning.
Just this much in advance: "It would be terrible if we screwed it up," said one of the scientists.
So far, thanks to calm heads and good preparation, everything has worked out.
Heartfelt
Yours, Kerstin Kullmann
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picture of the week
On the way to freedom:
Helpers carry a green sea turtle back to the beach on the Indonesian island of Bali.
The animal has recently been freed from the clutches of poachers, who continue to hunt the protected species, primarily for the eggs and meat.
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