Take a Spin With NASA’s WFIRST Spacecraft

The video discusses the W 1st telescope, its advancements over Hubble, and its mission to explore cosmic phenomena like dark energy and exoplanets. It highlights the telescope's wide field instrument, data handling capabilities, and innovative coronagraph technology. The W 1st's solar panels provide power, enabling it to work with future telescopes to enhance our understanding of the universe.

Explain how the coronagraph technology in W 1st will enhance the study of distant planets.

What role do the solar panels play in the operation of the spacecraft?