James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) the First Light Machine
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) the First Light Machine
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Mission Objective: a) Study origin & evolution of galaxies, stars & planetary systems; b) Optimized for near infrared wavelength (0.6 - 28 microns); c) 5 year Mission Life (10 year Goal). Organization: a) Mission Lead: Goddard Space Flight Center; b) International collaboration with ESA & CSA; c) Prime Contractor: Northrop Grumman Space Technology Instruments: a) Near Infrared Camera (NIRCam) - Univ. of Arizona; b) Near Infrared Spectrometer (NIRSpec) - ESA; c) Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) - JPL/ESA; d) Fine Guidance Sensor (FGS) - CSA. Operations: Space Telescope Science Institute.
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James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) the First Light Machine
2010
128 pages
Report
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English
Astronomy & Celestial Mechanics , Photographic Techniques & Equipment , James webb space telescope , Aerospace engineering , Galactic evolution , Infrared spectra , Near infrared radiation , Planetary systems , Guidance sensors , Infrared spectrometers , Spaceborne telescopes , Cameras , European space agency