Rollable 'membrane mirrors' could pave way for bigger, more powerful space telescopes

A scientist says his new method could help build low-cost telescope mirrors far bigger than those onboard the James Webb Space Telescope, whose iconic honeycomb mirror is the largest ever launched.

Rollable 'membrane mirrors' could pave way for bigger, more powerful space telescopes
A scientist says his new method could help build low-cost telescope mirrors far bigger than those onboard the James Webb Space Telescope, whose iconic honeycomb mirror is the largest ever launched.