Sun–Earth L2
James Webb Space Telescope
An infrared observatory looking back toward the first galaxies and into forming planetary systems.
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Science operations
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Webb observes the universe in infrared light from a halo orbit around the Sun–Earth L2 point, studying early galaxies, star and planet formation, and planetary atmospheres.
The launch
- Launch
- December 25, 2021 · 12:20 UTC
- Launch location
- Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana
- Launch vehicle
- Ariane 5
- Orbit
- halo orbit around Sun-Earth Lagrange point L2
Mission timeline
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Current mission status
Now
Science operations
Objectives
- 01
Search for the first luminous objects and galaxies after the Big Bang.
- 02
Study the assembly and evolution of galaxies.
- 03
Observe the birth of stars and planetary systems.
- 04
Measure the physical and chemical properties of planetary systems.
Spacecraft
James Webb Space Telescope
- Manufacturer
- Northrop Grumman with NASA, ESA, and CSA partners
- Power
- Solar array
- NIRCam
- NIRSpec
- MIRI
- FGS/NIRISS
Gallery
0 images from James Webb Space Telescope.
No mission imagery is available yet.
3D model
- Source
- JWST (James Webb Space Telescope)
- Author
- Paul (Sketchfab)
- Usage
- CC BY 4.0
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