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NASA confirms James Webb telescope launch for December 24
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), considered the successor to Hubble, will be sent into space next 24 from December after its launch was delayed due to a communication problem, the US Space Agency (NASA) reported this Saturday.
In a statement, NASA reported that the launch will be at 12: 20 GMT of 24 December, after yesterday the observatory was encapsulated inside the Ariane 5 rocket.
Three days before, the 21 December, a final review will take place, and if all is in order, the 22 December preparations will proceed.
The launch was planned for 22 December, but had to be delayed due to a communication problem between the observatory and the launch vehicle system.
Get ready: This is how we #UnfoldTheUniverse. ⬇️
The James Webb Space Telescope is folded to fit inside its rocket. After launch, it must slowly unfold itself, step by step, as it makes its way through space. Watch the video below to experience this incredible journey! pic.twitter.com/zLi1UpPVaw
— NASA Webb Telescope (@NASAWebb) November 12, 2021
The James Webb Space Telescope, named after a former NASA administrator, will be the world’s largest space science observatory when launched, capable of probing hitherto inaccessible worlds and exploring the origins of our solar system.
This joint mission of NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Canadian Space Agency will be launched into space from the European spaceport in French Guiana aboard an Ariane 5 rocket.
The launch of the telescope, which was originally due to go into orbit in the spring of 2019, has been delayed three other times.
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