Webb launch date confirmed for 25 December

Artist's view of Webb on an Ariane 5 rocket
ARCHIVE CONTENT 22 DEC. 2021 publication date 22728 Views

The target launch date for the James Webb Space Telescope is confirmed for 25 December, as early as possible within the launch window starting at 12:20 GMT / 13:20 CET.

According to the planning of operations, the Ariane 5 launcher will be rolled out on 23 December, in the morning local time.


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