The James Webb Space Telescope lifted off on an Ariane 5 rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, at 13:20 CET on 25 December 2021 on its exciting mission to unlock the secrets of the Universe.
#OTD: 25 December 2021, a perfect launch on #ChristmasDay for the NASA/ESA/CSA James #Webb Space Telescope on #Ariane5 flight VA256 from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana 🧪🔭
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