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Q&A with John Mather on the James Webb Space Telescope (#382)

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating

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Studying Europa and Exoplanets with Webb

The capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope (Webb) in relation to studying Europa and exoplanets are discussed in this chapter. Webb will observe Europa's cracks and water spouts in infrared signals, and there are plans to search for organic molecules in its plumes. In terms of exoplanets, Webb will observe a wide range of planets to search for signs of life.

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