Arianespaces Ariane 5 rocket with NASAs James Webb Space Telescope onboard, is seen in the final assembly structure ahead of the planned roll to the launch pad, Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Europes Spaceport, the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana. The James Webb Space Telescope (in some cases called JWST or Webb) is a large infrared telescope with a 21.3 foot (6.5 meter) main mirror.
NASAs James Webb Space Telescope has begun its stately rollout to the Arianespace ELA-3 launch complex at Europes Spaceport situated near Kourou, French Guiana. Arianespace and NASA will closely monitor the vitals of Webb and the Ariane 5 rocket throughout the nearly two-hour process. Webb is scheduled for liftoff at 7:20 am EST Saturday, Dec. 25.
By NASA
December 23, 2021
