Space telescope to get superstrong sunglasses

Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 07:42 in Astronomy & Space

Imagine sunglasses that can withstand the severe cold and heat of space, a barrage of radiation and high-speed impacts from small space debris. They don't exist, but Northrop Grumman engineers have created a Sunshield for NASA???s James Webb Space Telescope that can withstand all of those elements. read more

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