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- By Tudor Vieru
- February 12th, 2014
Solar Orbiter Sunshield to Feature Prehistoric Pigments
This substance was first found on ancient cave paintings
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 27th, 2013
James Webb Space Telescope Sunshield Starts Launch Testing
This protective layer is one of the most complex ever designed
- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- June 28th, 2012
JWST Sunshield Passes Important Review
The protective cover is now one step closer to completion
- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 18th, 2012
JWST Sunshield Support Structure Passes Critical Review
The next-generation telescope is starting to come together
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 12th, 2011
JWST Sunshield Deployment System Completed
The structure is made up of graphite composite tubes
- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 8th, 2011
Gaia's Sunshield Deployed for the Very First Time
The mission takes another step towards launch in 2013
- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 6th, 2010
The JWST Sunshield Is Extremely Effective
It blocks heat by a massive reduction rate
- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 3rd, 2010
JWST Sunshield Passes Critical Design Review
The barrier is the size of a tennis court