Not only does #Webb #goforthegold with its gold-coated mirrors, it also vies for the #silvermedal with its sunshield. The sunshield layers, which are actually coated with aluminum, protect #Webb’s optics and instruments from the sun’s heat. #winterolympics #pyeongchang2018 #JWSTpic.twitter.com/bwmVFHkUfN
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As long as you're protected from any possible solar flare from the Sun. If not, your web would fail.
Almost all of #Webb's electronics are shielded inside metal boxes and behind multiple layers of metal or metal-coated film. You can find our more about #Webb's hardiness here:https://go.nasa.gov/2B0opAH