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New Image Shows Webb Space Telescope Parked in its Final Orbit
A robotic telescope in Italy has caught a faint glimpse of the Webb Space Telescope at its final location some 1 million miles from Earth.
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Webb Space Telescope Deploys Primary Mirror Without a Hitch
The left wing of Webb’s primary mirror unfolded and locked into position on Saturday, in what was the final step of the major deployments phase. The space telescope finally looks like a telescope, but the commissioning phase is far from over.
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Webb Space Telescope Deploys Its All-Important Sunshield
NASA, after a slight technical delay, has now tightened all five layers of the Webb Telescope’s protective sunshield.
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How to Watch the Most Powerful Telescope Ever Built Launch to Space
After decades of waiting, the Webb Space Telescope is finally ready to blast off. You can watch this historic launch live right here.