The James Webb Space Telescope

Dr. Acton from Ball Aerospace tells us about the new space telescope in development. The JWST uses a giant mirror array to look at infrared energy coming from distant stars. The project will be as revolutionary as the Hubble Space Telescope was. Dr. Acton talks a bit about the future of telescopes and studying optics. This video is part of the Universe of Instrumentation program.

[@boganindustries]

An excellent video. And I especially love the part at the end that helps the next generation looking to get into this area of science and tech. Vital for everyones future that we inspire and find brainy people.

[@fredericklehoux7160]

If the rocket carrying this explode, i'm gonna cry...

[@ryananthony6478]

You won't be alone...

[@phil3kyuubi78]

#illuminatticonfirmed

[@stevel7192]

Imagine the secrets it will reveal.

[@Ravenlord79]

hope all goes well... why they use ariane 5 as a launch vehicle?

[@Matchhead79]

Did he just say that he's not sure what it's going to be used for? No wonder its taking so long

[@Kage999]

This was SUPPOSED to be released in 2017!!! >:( More delays :(

[@Gonzo4Ever]

Way before that