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James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)

The James Webb Space Telescope will study every phase in the history of our Universe, ranging from the first luminous glows after the Big Bang, to the formation of solar systems capable of supporting life on planets like Earth, to the evolution of our own Solar System.

The launch date was Saturday, December 25, 2021 at 12:20 PM (UTC).

Provider
Vehicle
Location
ELA-3
Guiana Space Centre
French Guiana
Launch Date
Saturday, December 25, 2021
Launch Time
12:20 PM (UTC)
Launch Time (Pad)
COSPAR ID 2021-130

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