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Webb Has Arrived Successfully at L2
It’s really happening. The James Webb Space Telescope has successfully reached its orbital destination in space, 1.5 million km (1…
With Webb Safely Launched, Focus Shifts to the Ariane 6
Last month, an Ariane 5 rocket carried the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) safely to space, the latest of 112…
These Newly-Discovered Planets are Doomed
Astronomers have spied three more exoplanets. But the discovery might not last long. Each planet is in a separate solar…
Webb’s Mirror Now Fully Unfolded. Prepare to Witness the Power of This Unprecedented Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope primary mirror is now fully unfolded, which successfully completes the mission's major deployments. The starboard…
Here’s Why Webb Doesn’t Have Cameras on Board to Livestream its Deployment
As the James Webb Space Telescope unfolds and makes its way to its final destination in space, NASA and ESA…
Still Nervous about JWST? Friday and Saturday’s Sunshield Deployments will be Nail-biters
Every part of the James Webb Space Telescope’s (JWST's) deployment is nerve-wracking, but some of the most nail-biting moments will…
Want Updates on JWST? NASA’s Site Will Bury you in Data: Distance, Temperatures, Deployment Stats… Everything
Want to know the latest details on the James Webb Space Telescope? NASA has a “dashboard” where you can see…
JWST’s Precise Launch and Near-Perfect Course Corrections Mean Fuel Savings. And That Means a Longer Mission
After a detailed analysis of where the James Webb Space Telescope is now (Dec. 29, 2021) and how it got…
JWST Is On Its Way!
It’s really happening. After all the years of delays, reschedulings, budget shortfalls, and even more delays, the James Webb Space…
After 10 Days of Dangerous, Careful Work, James Webb has Been Fully Fueled up
After many MANY delays, the James Webb Space Telescope is fully-fueled and ready for the final stage of preparations before…