James Webb Space Telescope
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James Webb Space Telescope Detects Its First Photons From Distant Star
The milestone signals the first of the many steps to capture images of the early universe. 
The milestone signals the first of the many steps to capture images of the early universe. -
James Webb Space Telescope Successfully Reaches Final Destination: Cooling, Alignment Next
It will be months before Webb starts its observations, but we're nearly there. 
It will be months before Webb starts its observations, but we're nearly there. -
James Webb Space Telescope Completes Mirror Segment Deployments
Webb is one step away from its new home, L2. 
Webb is one step away from its new home, L2. -
James Webb Space Telescope Completes Most Critical Deployment Sequence, Unfolds Primary Mirror
Webb is now en route to its parking spot and getting ready to test its mirrors and instruments. Webb is now en route to its parking spot and getting ready to test its mirrors and instruments. -
No, The James Webb Space Telescope Doesn't Have Cameras Onboard: Here's Why
Leaving cameras off Webb was intentional, NASA says. Leaving cameras off Webb was intentional, NASA says. -
James Webb Space Telescope: Tension Rising For $10-Billion Observatory
The separation and tensioning of the telescope's five distinct shields marks the start of the most difficult set of activities in space. 
The separation and tensioning of the telescope's five distinct shields marks the start of the most difficult set of activities in space. -
James Webb Space Telescope Begins To Bloom In Space As It Unfolds Delicate Sunshield
The Webb team is holding their breath as the observatory enters its most perilous phase yet. 
The Webb team is holding their breath as the observatory enters its most perilous phase yet. -
James Webb Space Telescope: World's Most Powerful Observatory Finally In Space After 14-Year Delay
NASA's new flagship observatory began its journey with a successful launch from French Guiana. 
NASA's new flagship observatory began its journey with a successful launch from French Guiana. -
James Webb Space Telescope: What Will The World's Most Powerful Telescope Reveal?
The $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope promises the deepest look yet into the origins of the universe. 
The $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope promises the deepest look yet into the origins of the universe. -
Hubble Space Telescope Now Fully Up And Running Following Month-Long Blackout
Hubble has risen from the dead for the second time this year. 
Hubble has risen from the dead for the second time this year.
