Would it have made sense to deploy a "sacrificial lamb" (mocked up mirrors with damage measurement mechanism) to the chosen lagrange point, in order to ascertain the extent of actual damage likely to occur, prior to continuing to develop/deploy JWST as planned?
I am underwhelmed by the photos. Presumably there will be significant scientific benefit beyond galaxy porn?
I am underwhelmed by the photos. Presumably there will be significant scientific benefit beyond galaxy porn?