Webb launch confirmed for 24 December

ÁBHAR CARTLAINNE 18 NOLL. 2021 Dáta foilsithe 12344 Amhairc

The James Webb Space Telescope is confirmed for the target launch date of 24 December, at 12:20 GMT / 13:20 CET.

Late yesterday, teams at the launch site successfully completed encapsulation of the observatory inside the Ariane 5 rocket that will launch it to space. Webb’s launch final readiness review will be held on Tuesday 21 December and, if successful, roll-out is planned for Wednesday 22 December.



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