From concept to cosmos: Webb engineers on the telescope that changed everything
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The James Webb Space Telescope team has received the Simon Ramo Medal for systems engineering excellence. The NASA, ESA, and CSA collaboration launched in 2021 after years of development, overcoming challenges in cost estimation and sunshield design. Despite setbacks, the team's perseverance led to the telescope's successful operation. The award acknowledges the numerous contributors who brought this pioneering observatory to fruition, exemplifying human ingenuity and exploratory spirit.
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