James Webb Space Telescope will be launched on an Ariane 5 ECA rocket from French Guiana in South America. (Image source: nasa.gov)NASA has once again changed the launch date of the $8 billion James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) from December 18 to December 22. “Technicians were preparing to attach Webb to the launch vehicle adapter, which is used to integrate the observatory with the upper stage of the Ariane 5 rocket. The telescope is the result of an international collaboration between NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Canadian Space Agency. The Ariane 5 is believed to be one of the most reliable launch vehicles and will be responsible for making sure that the telescope reaches its destination in space.

Source: Indian Express November 27, 2021 16:15 UTC