Inside the James Webb Space Telescope: Cameras, Sensors & Engineering Secrets

24/12/2025 13 min
Inside the James Webb Space Telescope: Cameras, Sensors & Engineering Secrets

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The James Webb Space Telescope is rewriting what we know about the universe—but how does it actually work?In this video, we take you inside JWST to explore its powerful infrared cameras and spectrographs, including NIRCam, NIRSpec, and MIRI. Learn how these instruments detect ancient galaxies, peer through cosmic dust, and analyze the atmospheres of distant exoplanets.We’ll also explain the incredible engineering challenges behind Webb’s deployment, including its tennis-court-sized sunshield and precision mirror alignment in deep space.Perfect for space enthusiasts, students, and anyone curious about cutting-edge science and engineering.

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