Will NASA rename the James Webb Space Telescope? The ‘Lavender Scare’ controversy explained
In the excitement, it’s easy to forget the James Webb Space Telescope’s namesake has been the subject of controversy.
Dr Alice Gorman is an internationally recognised leader in the field of space archaeology. She is an Associate Professor in the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Flinders University, where she teaches the Archaeology of Modern Society.
Her research focuses on the archaeology and heritage of space exploration, including space junk, planetary landing sites, off-earth mining, rocket launch pads and antennas.
In the excitement, it’s easy to forget the James Webb Space Telescope’s namesake has been the subject of controversy.