NASA | California Polytechnic Institute Students bring JWST Model to NASA GSFC

Cal Poly students created a detailed robotic model of the James Webb Space Telescope's deployment for NASA, using only public domain information. The model, a 1/6 scale version, demonstrates the complex deployment process. The project aimed to educate the public about the telescope's intricacies. The model will be displayed at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and a smaller 1/20 scale model was gifted to the project manager for outreach events.

What was the primary goal of the Cal Poly students when creating the telescope deployment model?

• To create a model for commercial sale

• To demonstrate the complexity of the James Webb Space Telescope's deployments

• To develop a new type of telescope

• To compete with other universities

What were the two main requirements for the Cal Poly team while working on the deployment model?

• Use advanced technology and work independently

• Work collaboratively and use only public domain information

• Work remotely and use private funding

• Focus on speed and use proprietary data

Where will the Cal Poly Small Deployment engineering model be displayed?

• At the Cal Poly campus

• At the NASA headquarters

• At the Goddard Space Flight Center

• At the Smithsonian Museum

What is the scale of the model gifted to the Webb Project manager?

• 1:50

• 1:10

• 1:16

• 1:20

For what purpose does the Webb team plan to use the Cal Poly team's gift?

• For public outreach events

• For international exhibitions

• For scientific research

• For internal training