Isn't the mess that is JWST caused not only by cost plus contracts but also having to put the whole thing on top of an Ariane 5 ?
Putting it into a 9 meter diameter Starship, possibly in multiple pieces that would be assembled and periodically serviced by crew flights would make it all much easier, cheaper and more performant.
> possibly in multiple pieces that would be assembled and periodically serviced by crew flights would make it all much easier, cheaper and more performant.
Again, wrong belief, again like I mentioned before, in the style "ha ha we can send ants for them too" (answer: no we can't), see FAQ:
Putting it into a 9 meter diameter Starship, possibly in multiple pieces that would be assembled and periodically serviced by crew flights would make it all much easier, cheaper and more performant.