Title: JWST is the most ambitious astronomy mission ever. What did it take to make JWST a reality and what can we expect from its extraordinary science capabilities?

Abstract: JWST is an astronomy mission that exceeds all others in capability. JWST cost more than any other astronomy mission at launch, approached only by Hubble. JWST is far more complex than any other space science mission. Its flawless Ariane 5 launch and the remarkable success of the complex deployments are a testament to the engineering and management commitment of thousands of people in the US and in our partner nations (the European ESA and Canadian CSA). Yet there is a further dimension to a mission like JWST — and that is the crucial support of our policy and decision makers and those of our partners. I will give a status update, a broad overview of the multi-faceted challenges that JWST faced, and overcame, over several decades from its conceptual beginnings as NGST in the 1980s, and highlight the remarkable scientific opportunities offered by JWST.
 
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https://huji.zoom.us/j/83072998638?pwd=S1U0NDcvbFZZVmx1VGQyUDRZU2NpUT09
Meeting ID: 830 7299 8638
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