Space Observation, Evolved: The James Webb Space Telescope

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...