Secrets of the Universe

Season 1, Episode 2: James Webb: The $10 Billion Space Telescope

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This is the story of the James Webb Space Telescope, told by the people who have devoted their lives to it. It is the world’s largest, most advanced, and most expensive telescope, and building it has been fraught with challenges. But it will all be worth it if the December 2021 launch is successful.

All Episodes - Season 1

SLS: NASA's Mega Rocket
Episode 1
SLS: NASA's Mega Rocket
 James Webb: The $10 Billion Space Telescope
Episode 2
James Webb: The $10 Billion Space Telescope
 Skylab: NASA’s First Space Station
Episode 3
Skylab: NASA’s First Space Station
 To the Moon and Beyond
Episode 4
To the Moon and Beyond
 Hunting for Earth's Twin
Episode 5
Hunting for Earth's Twin
 Finding Life on Mars
Episode 6
Finding Life on Mars
 Chasing Black Holes
Episode 7
Chasing Black Holes
 How did the Universe Begin?
Episode 8
How did the Universe Begin?
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