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Ariane 5 launches NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
by Jeff Foust — December 25, 2021 An Ariane 5 lifts off Dec. 25 carrying NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. Credit: ESA/CNES/Arianespace Updated 9:40 a.m. Eastern after postlaunch briefing. SANTA FE, N.M. — A space telescope that will peer deeper into the universe than any other is on its way to its destination beyond the…
Live coverage: Ariane 5 rocket reaches launch pad with Webb telescope
If you would like to see more articles like this please support our coverage of the space program by becoming a Spaceflight Now Member. If everyone who enjoys our website helps fund it, we can expand and improve our coverage further. Live coverage of the preparations for launch of an Ariane 5 rocket with the…