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Innovations

The James Webb Telescope will have a unique and profound role in transforming our understanding of astrophysics and the origins of galaxies, stars, and planetary systems.  In order to carry out its mission, several innovative and powerful new technologies ranging from optics to detectors to thermal control systems are being developed.

Download "Webb Spinoffs" (pdf) to learn more about how technology developed for this space telescope has been used to improve life on Earth.

microshutters
Microshutters

 
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Backplane

 
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Lightweight Cryogenic
Mirrors
wavefront
Wavefront Sensing
and Control
IR dectectors
Infrared
Detectors
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Cryogenic Data Acquisition
Integrated Circuit
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Sunshield Coating

 
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Cryocooler

 
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