Science

Question 1

Launched in [ ], the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a revolutionary telescope designed to see the [ ] universe.

Answer 1

2021
infrared (0.6 to 28.3 micrometers)

Question 2

Unlike Hubble, which observes visible and [ ] light, Webb looks at faint, distant objects using [ ].

Answer 2

ultraviolet
infrared (0.6 to 28.3 micrometers)

Question 3

With a massive primary mirror measuring [ ] across, much bigger than Hubble’s [ ] mirror, Webb collects much more light, letting us see fainter objects.

Answer 3

6.5 meters (21.3 feet)
2.4 meters (7.9 feet)

Question 4

Extreme Cold: To avoid interfering with its observations, Webb needs to be incredibly cold, below [ ] . A special sun-shield keeps it protected, blocking heat from the Sun, Earth, and Moon.

Answer 4

50 Kelvin (about -223 degrees Celsius or -370 degrees Fahrenheit)

Question 5

A Global Effort: This ambitious project (Webb) is a collaboration between [ ], the [ ], and the [ ].

Answer 5

NASA
European Space Agency (ESA)
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)

Question 6

NTSB is the abbreviation of [ ]

Answer 6

The National Transportation Safety Board