NASA to use “starshade” technology in search for new worlds

The video discusses a future NASA mission involving two spacecraft: a space telescope and a star shade. The star shade will block starlight, allowing the telescope to search for new planets beyond our solar system. The star shade must be precisely aligned with the telescope to function effectively, requiring a distance accuracy of within 1 meter. If misaligned, starlight could interfere with the telescope's view.

What is the purpose of the two spacecraft mentioned in the text?

How does the star shade technology help the telescope?

Describe the flight path of the spacecraft carrying the star shade.

What is the required alignment distance between the two spacecraft for the technology to work?

What would happen if the distance between the two spacecraft is greater than the required alignment?