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James Webb Space Telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope is a space-based infrared observatory launched in 2021. It is the successor to Hubble and observes some of the earliest galaxies ever seen.

Launched: December 25, 2021
Operator: NASA / ESA / CSA
Orbit: Sun–Earth L2

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Launched: December 25, 2021
Operator: NASA / ESA / CSA
Orbit: Sun–Earth L2

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Space6 minUpdated May 25, 2025

Hubble and Webb

Hubble sees in visible light. Webb sees in infrared. Together they let astronomers watch galaxies form.

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