Oct 1, 2021
By: Shadab RabbaniA successor to the Hubble Space Telescope, it is a space-based observatory, optimized for infrared wavelength and considered to be a huge breakthrough in space research.
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The James Webb telescope will have longer wavelength coverage and improved sensitivity than its predecessor.
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The much-awaited launch of the JWST is scheduled for December 18, 2021.
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Webb will be launched on an Ariane 5 ECA rocket. The launch vehicle is part of the European contribution to the mission.
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Searching for the first galaxies, how they have evolved, observing the formation of stars and planets as well as investigating the potential for life in other planetary systems.
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During its previously planned launch in 2010, its value was $1 billion. Now, its price tag has increased to $10 billion.
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Scientists are expecting to see the very first-star formation in the Universe.
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The Webb will have a mass of around 6,500 kg and a weight of 14,300 lbs on Earth.
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The size of a telescope is measured by the diameter of the primary mirror, which is approximately 6.5 metre for the James Webb.
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14 countries including Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK and the USA.
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