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Micrometeorites and solar wind seem like they'd be pesky obstacles to a membrane. JWST experienced a strike almost immediately after it was deployed, which is
by klyrs 4y ago
Micrometeorites and solar wind seem like they'd be pesky obstacles to a membrane. JWST experienced a strike almost immediately after it was deployed, which is quite tragic. The bigger the target, the easier it is to hit.
- skykooler 4y agoHowever, the bigger the mirror, the smaller the effect of an individual micrometeoroid strike.