James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) on Launcher. This image shows the James Webb Space Telescope atop its launch vehicle, but before it was encapsulated in the rocket fairing. You can see a protective clean tent around the telescope. The JWST was launched on 25 December 2021 An optimised version of a NASA image by experienced lead photographer Chris Gunn. Credit: NASA/Chris Gunn. For editorial use only.

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