Dec 25 2021
12:20 pm UTC
This launch was a success.
Summary: An Arianespace Ariane 5 rocket launched the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) mission on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at 12:20 PM (UTC).
The long-awaited JWST is finally in space after years of delays. It is now at its final destination about 1.5 million km (1 million miles) from Earth.
Watch the launch video below.
Details & More Info
Mission / Payload: James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)
Tags / Other Info: Space Telescope
Launch Provider: Arianespace
Launch Vehicle: Ariane 5
Launchpad: ELA-3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch Window opened: 2021-12-25T12:20Z
Cospar ID: 2021-130
Weather
Conditions: Possible Light Rain and Humid
Temperature: 27.51 °C (81.52 °F)
Wind speed: 10.99 kph (6.83 mph)
Temperature: 27.51 °C (81.52 °F)
Wind speed: 10.99 kph (6.83 mph)
Weather report from 25 Dec 12:00 pm UTC
See also: Upcoming Arianespace launches
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