Webb Telescope Is More Powerful Than Hubble, Says NASA

Webb Telescope Is More Powerful Than Hubble, Says NASA

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The video discusses the Webb Space Telescope, highlighting its challenges and achievements under Gregory Robinson's leadership. It compares Webb's capabilities with the Hubble Telescope, emphasizing its advanced infrared technology. The video outlines Webb's scientific goals, including studying exoplanets and black holes, and its expected 20-year mission duration. It also reflects on project management lessons learned at NASA and the importance of nurturing diverse talent in STEM fields. Lastly, it addresses the controversy surrounding the telescope's name.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Gregory Robinson's main task when he took over the Web Space Telescope project?

Designing new instruments

Launching the telescope

Completing testing and integration

Reducing the project budget

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the Web Space Telescope differ from the Hubble Space Telescope?

It is smaller in size

It uses infrared technology

It orbits closer to Earth

It has fewer instruments

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected operational lifespan of the Web Space Telescope?

25 years

20 years

15 years

10 years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a focus area for the Web Space Telescope's first year of science?

Exoplanets

Black holes

Deep field observations

Studying Earth's atmosphere

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the key lessons learned from the Web Telescope project regarding project management?

Reducing the number of team members

Decreasing technological advancements

Improving cost estimation

Increasing the project timeline

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is suggested as a way to nurture future leaders like Gregory Robinson?

Limiting opportunities to a select few

Only recruiting from top universities

Providing support from elementary through high school

Focusing solely on college education

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Is there any current plan to rename the Web Space Telescope?

The decision is still pending

It has already been renamed

No, there are no plans to rename it

Yes, it will be renamed soon