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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is an international 21st-century space observatory that was launched on 25 December 2021. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It is intended to be the premier observatory of the 2020s, combining the largest mirror yet on a near-infrared space telescope with a suite of technologically advanced instruments from around the world.
The James Webb Space Telescope was released from the rocket upper stage 27 minutes after a flawless launch. [1] [14] Starting 31 minutes after launch, and continuing for about 13 days, JWST began the process of deploying its solar array, antenna, sunshield, and mirrors. [27]
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a space telescope designed to conduct infrared astronomy. As the largest telescope in space, it is equipped with high-resolution and high-sensitivity instruments, allowing it to view objects too old, distant , or faint for the Hubble Space Telescope . [ 9 ]
The most powerful telescope to go into space was successfully launched on Christmas Day. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was on an Ariane 5 rocket when it left the Kourou spaceport in French ...
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope (WFIRST) Sun–Earth L 2: NASA, USDOE: Launch planned for 2026. [51] LiteBIRD: Sun–Earth L 2 [52] JAXA, NASA JAXA's next "Strategic Large Mission"; launch planned for 2032. [53] [54] Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) Sun–Earth L 1: NASA: Planned for launch in early 2025. Space Weather ...
James Webb: Tenure at NASA. When the Soviet Union launched the first man-made satellite, “Sputnik,” into space and the space race heated up, Webb was put in charge of the United States ...
Since launching on Dec. 25, 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope has reported several important discoveries, including the confirmation of light from galaxies that date back to less than 400 ...
James Edwin Webb (October 7, 1906 – March 27, 1992) was an American government official who served as Undersecretary of State from 1949 to 1952. He was the second Administrator of NASA from February 14, 1961, to October 7, 1968.