Stunning Images Show James Webb’s Flawless Launch, Hard Part Just Beginning

At last, after more than $10 billion spent on its development, and a delay of more than 14 years from the original launch date, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) departed Earth on Christmas Day, heading to its designated position in space, from where it should spy on the stars and the early Universe. NASA, ESA, and the Canadian Space Agency all covered the launch extensively over the Christmas weekend, because (continue reading...)