On December 25th, 2022, NASA will launch the $10 billion James Webb Space xTelescope, a successor to the Hubble SpaceTelescope. The segmented mirror is coated with a thin layer of gold will work in the infrared, looking back across the universe to gather the light of the first stars and galaxies. It will also bring into view the atmospheres of Earth-size exoplanets.

Purpose
This piece was designed as a feature illustration designed to educate on the James Webb Telescope design anatomy, function and scientific areas of study.

Technique
Cinema 4D, Adobe Illustrator