Launch of James Webb Space Telescope Delayed Again

For a long time, the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has been developing a telescope to replace Hubble in order to probe our galaxy and the depths of the universe much more thoroughly. The development process started in 1996. James Webb Space TelescopeIt was originally supposed to be launched into space in 2007. But since the telescope has undergone major changes many times, the launch date has also been constantly delayed.

NASA finally gave a date for the telescope, whose launch was delayed by almost exactly 15 years. In the statement made yesterday, the James Webb Space Telescope It will be launched on 24 December at 15:20 CEST. had explained. While waiting eagerly for the launch of the telescope, another new news came from NASA today. of the James Webb Space Telescope launch date delayed again.

Launch date delayed by 1 day

The delay this time did not last long. NASA has confirmed the launch due to high-altitude winds in the area of ​​the Guyana Space Center, where the telescope will be launched. to Saturday, December 25 announced that it was delayed. The space telescope will launch as long as there is no adverse event that may prevent the launch.

The main purpose of the James Webb Space Telescope, which is equipped with high technology, is to catch the lights of the stars at the time the universe was formed. discovering the first stars of the universe it will be. The telescope will also play a major role in the study of exoplanets.