Sunlight Management - Sunshield Flashcards
1
Q
Define
A
A small sheet made of Kapton that reflects light.
It is coated in aluminum.
2
Q
Used in…
A
The James Webb Space Telescope.
This shields the main optics from the Sun’s heat and light, allowing it to take photos of faraway stars and galaxies.
3
Q
Layers
A
5 layers: There are five layers of the sunshield, with each being the size of a tennis court whilst also being as thin as a human hair.
