In regards to the James Webb telescope(congrats, NASA!): How does the solar shield NOT act like a solar wind sail, which would cause the telescope to be steadily pushed away from us and require frequent re-alignment?

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In regards to the James Webb telescope(congrats, NASA!): How does the solar shield NOT act like a solar wind sail, which would cause the telescope to be steadily pushed away from us and require frequent re-alignment?

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If I remember correctly the L2 orbit is always behind the earth in relation to the sun. So the James Webb will be in shadow and not have as much solar wind. Just that deflected by Earth’s field.