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To: zeestephen

Does this have military implications I wonder?

2 posted on 04/03/2022 5:46:55 AM PDT by refermech

To: refermech

Probably not. The earth is probably too close for it to focus.

3 posted on 04/03/2022 5:53:42 AM PDT by Vermont Lt

To: refermech

Re: military implications

In its current form - no.

If it faced Earth, the sun would destroy its mirrors, which are chilled close to absolute zero.

However, the concept of a huge unfolding segmented mirror in Earth orbit definitely has military value.

The final price tag would be another issue, of course.

From memory, current spy satellites cost about $1 billion, just 10% of what Webb costs.

4 posted on 04/03/2022 6:05:50 AM PDT by zeestephen

To: refermech

Yea what are the doing with that Web Hubble telescope?

9 posted on 04/03/2022 7:50:37 AM PDT by 9422WMR (45 1. Lie, cheat, steal. It’s how the democRATS operate. )

To: refermech

Yea what are they doing with that Web Hubble telescope?

10 posted on 04/03/2022 7:50:58 AM PDT by 9422WMR (45 1. Lie, cheat, steal. It’s how the democRATS operate. )

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