James Webb Space Telescope First Flight Mirror Completes Cryogenic Testing

[Priapus]

For those of you that are into science and technology, even for those who aren't, this is an exciting first step for this telescope to be completed. For those of you whoi have seen images taken by Hubble, just imagine the images this telescope can produce.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090409153252.htm

 

[sigmund1898]

That is quite interesting. By the time of its launch in 2013 it may already be out of date, however. Have you heard of Kepler? It's already in orbit, utilizing some of the same technology for the search for planets in the habitable zone. You might find that interesting as well.

 

[Wainkerr99]

Thanks Priapus.
It has taken years to develop the technology to build such precision mirrors.