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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is secured on top of the Ariane 5 rocket that will launch it to space from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, on Dec. 11, 2021. M.Pedoussaut/ESA via AP
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—NASA is shooting for next Friday—Christmas Eve—to launch its newest space telescope.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson confirmed Friday that the James Webb Space Telescope will attempt to blast off on Dec. 24. A European Ariane rocket will provide the lift from South America’s French Guiana.
