Space Observation, Evolved: The James Webb Space Telescope
Episode 9 of the In Orbit: A KBR Podcast podcast, hosted by KBR, Inc., titled "Space Observation, Evolved: The James Webb Space Telescope" was published on December 16, 2021 and runs 25 minutes.
December 16, 2021 ·25m · In Orbit: A KBR Podcast
Summary
In our Season 1 finale, host John Arnold speaks with Dr. Begoña Vila, instrument systems engineer for the James Webb Space Telescope, about the landmark space observatory’s design, development and launch preparations. Dr. Vila also shares details about the telescope’s historic mission to help humankind solve the mysteries of our solar system, to see distant worlds, and to investigate the origins of the solar system. NOTE: At time of recording, the telescope launch was scheduled for December 2...
Episode Description
In our Season 1 finale, host John Arnold speaks with Dr. Begoña Vila, instrument systems engineer for the James Webb Space Telescope, about the landmark space observatory’s design, development and launch preparations. Dr. Vila also shares details about the telescope’s historic mission to help humankind solve the mysteries of our solar system, to see distant worlds, and to investigate the origins of the solar system.
NOTE: At time of recording, the telescope launch was scheduled for December 22. It is now scheduled for December 24.
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