The Optical Telescope Element (OTE) consists of a 6.6 m, all-reflective, three-mirror anastigmat. The 18-segment primary mirror (PM) presents unique and challenging assembly, integration and alignment verification requirements. Each mirror segment is mechanically integrated with the Primary Mirror Backplane Support Structure (PMBSS) using compound angle shims to compensate for global alignment and local co-planarity errors. The processes used to determine the mechanical shim prescription, primary mirror alignment and integration, and placement verification are discussed. In an effort to reduce process uncertainty and program risk, the JWST program recently conducted a PMSA Integration Demonstration at ITT. Through this activity, full scale demonstrations of the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and critical integration processes were successfully completed. The results of these demonstrations indicate that the equipment, processes, and procedures developed by ITT meet the critical requirements for PMSA placement.
Kodak AMSD mirror processing was successfully completed, and the mirror was cryo tested at NASA. This paper reviews the entire AMSD program at Eastman Kodak Company from mirror blank production to mirror processing and metrology. To achieve the most information possible with respect to the flight configuration planned for JWST, the original Kodak AMSD test plan was modified. This change in plan is discussed and how it impacts the future path for AMSD. The AMSD Phase III program is also discussed and the status of that program is provided. In addition, this paper discusses performance of the mirror at cryo temperatures.
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