Which innovative retail strategy was used to fund and manage the development of components for the James Webb Space Telescope?

The James Webb Space Telescope represents one of humanity's most complex product development journeys. This engineering marvel required innovative design solutions, rigorous testing protocols, and unprecedented international collaboration. Behind this scientific instrument was a fascinating product development story with unique challenges and breakthrough solutions. Test your knowledge about the retail and product design aspects of this astronomical marvel!

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Distributed manufacturing partnership network, where specialized retailers across 14 countries produced components under NASA's coordination
Crowdfunded development through a subscription model where backers received exclusive updates and virtual tours of the telescope
Traditional single-vendor contract with Lockheed Martin handling all design and manufacturing phases
Direct-to-consumer approach where NASA sold development bonds to private investors to fund the project's phases