02.02.2018 - 12:10 [ SpaceNews ]

Scientists, engineers push for servicing and assembly of future space observatories

“The James Webb Space Telescope is incredibly audacious, and it’s going to be amazing. For many of you, it’s going to be your future in astronomy,” Grunsfeld said to an audience of astronomers at the conference. “What’s next? Are we going to go small because we’re afraid of asking for too much money, or afraid of risk, or are we going to go big and keep at the forefront of scientific research?”