Large space observatories are a foundation for scientific advancement.This talk will explore the Chandra X-ray Observatory and the James Webb Space Telescope.Their missions, designs, construction, and testing will be explained and discussed.Some of the unique challenges for designing a large state-of-the-art observatory will be shared along with some key lessons.
Guest Speaker
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JONATHAN ARENBERG
Chief Engineer, Space Science Missions
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems