Good article from JPL on our latest space telescope, scheduled to launch Saturday. NASA’s latest space observatory is targeting a March 8 liftoff, and the agency’s PUNCH heliophysics mission is sharing a ride. 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Here’s what to expect during launch and beyond. 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