How to watch the James Webb Space Telescope deploy its sunshield this week
The James Webb Space Telescope is still unfolding, and today will see the tensioning of its sunshield. Here's how to watch live coverage of the event.
James Webb’s sunshield extended to its full 47-foot width
The James Webb Space Telescope is deploying its tennis court-sized sunshield -- a complex operation of many steps which began earlier this week.
NASA just dropped an exciting update about the Webb space telescope
As the James Webb Space Telescope continues to gradually deploy, NASA has dropped some exciting news about the longevity of the mission.
NASA declares first part of Webb sunshield deployment a success
NASA has confirmed the success of the first two steps in deploying the enormous sunshield of the James Webb Space Telescope.
James Webb Space Telescope to begin crucial deployment step on Tuesday
As of Monday, the James Webb Space Telescope is a quarter of the way to its destination orbit. But there are still lots of things that have to go right.
Webb space telescope has launched, but trickiest bit is yet to come
The James Webb Space Telescope launched to great fanfare on Christmas Day, but before it can get to work, it has to complete some challenging maneuvers.
The James Webb Space Telescope is about to supercharge our hunt for exoplanets
The James Webb Space Telescope is set to launch in the coming months, and when it does, it will completely revolutionize how we hunt for habitable planets.
James Webb Space Telescope launched on mission to uncover secrets of the universe
A new era in astronomy is underway, with the successful launch today of the world's most powerful space telescope.
How to watch the James Webb Space Telescope launch to space
The latest launch schedule for the James Webb Space Space Telescope suggests it will head to space early on Saturday morning. Here's how to watch.
Watch NASA’s trailer for launch of most powerful space telescope ever
Check out NASA’s wonderfully cinematic trailer for the James Webb Space Telescope mission, which is set to launch this weekend.
NASA offers important update on health of James Webb Space Telescope
NASA has released an update on the health of the James Webb Space Telescope after a recent incident that could've caused a serious delay to its launch schedule.
James Webb Space Telescope suffers another launch delay
The launch of the James Webb Space Telescope has suffered another delay after an incident at the launch site that means more checks will have to be carried out.
See the mighty James Webb Space Telescope being unboxed in a cleanroom
A video from the European Space Agency (ESA) shows the James Webb Space Telescope being unboxed from its shipping container and unpacked ahead of its launch.
James Webb Space Telescope arrives in French Guiana ahead of launch
The James Webb Space Telescope, which will allow astronomers to hunt for habitable exoplanets, has arrived at its launch destination in French Guiana.
Most powerful space telescope ever built gets a new launch date
NASA has announced a new launch date for the James Webb Space Telescope, described as the most powerful space telescope ever built.
James Webb Space Telescope completes final testing ahead of launch
The James Webb Space Telescope has completed its final tests and is now being prepared for its journey to its launch site.
How NASA is testing the James Webb Space Telescope before its launch
The James Webb telescope has suffered a series of delays but is creeping towards launch, with the completion of three milestones in its final round of testing.
James Webb Space Telescope launch date slips again
The James Webb Space Telescope will not launch on October 31 as previously scheduled. Various concerns have pushed the launch date to November or December.
Issue with rocket could delay the launch of James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope might be nearly ready, but an issue with its launch vehicle could see the launch delayed from its October date.
Watch NASA open Webb Space Telescope’s mirror one last time before launch
Watch the James Webb Space Telescope open its beautiful main mirror one last time before it embarks on its highly anticipated mission.
James Webb telescope packs away its massive sunshield to ready for launch
The massive sunshield of NASA's upcoming James Webb Space Telescope has been folded away for the last time before its launch.
Here’s what the James Webb Space Telescope will study in its first year
James Webb will investigate how stars are formed, research bodies within our solar system, and even search for the earliest galaxies in the universe.
How James Webb will peer through a dusty cloud to study supermassive black hole
NASA has shared a glimpse into the work the James Webb telescope will perform in a profile of research to be conducted on the nearby galaxy Centaurus A.
Hubble successor James Webb Space Telescope is almost ready for launch
NASA's successor to the Hubble Space Telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope, is inching closer to its launch date.
James Webb Space Telescope unfolds its tennis-court-sized sunshield
NASA's next-generation telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope, unfolded its sunshield in a series of tensioning tests in preparation for launch next year.
How the James Webb Space Telescope will look for life around dead stars
When the James Webb telescope launches, it may be able to find indications of life beyond our planet -- even on planets orbiting dead stars called white dwarfs.
James Webb Space Telescope powers on its instruments in Ground Segment Test
NASA's upcoming James Webb Space Telescope has reached a milestone with the completion of the Ground Segment Test.
James Webb Space Telescope hit by another launch delay
The launch of the James Webb Space Telescope has been delayed by seven months due to the pandemic and other issues, with a new launch date set for October 2021.
NASA’s massive James Webb telescope is folded down to launch size for first time
NASA'S James Webb Space Telescope has been folded down and stowed into the configuration that will be used for its launch, currently scheduled for next year.
Watch the James Webb Space Telescope deploy its massive origami mirror
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has passed an important test by deploying its huge mirror into the configuration it will use once it's launched into space.
NASA suspends work on the James Webb Space Telescope
NASA is suspending work on its troubled James Webb Space Telescope due to the coronavirus pandemic.
NASA’s James Webb Telescope faces a new challenge: Time
NASA's James Webb Space Telescopes is unlikely to meet its launch date later this year, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office. The report, titled 'James Webb Space Telescope: Technical Challenges Have Caused Schedule Strain and May Increase Costs,' details the status of the troubled telescope.
New oxygen detection method may help space telescope spot extraterrestrial life
Want to maximize your shot of finding extraterrestrial life out there in the universe? A good way to start is to look for the presence of life-aiding oxygen on exoplanets. This new technique, for use in the upcoming James Webb Space Telescope, could help with that mission.
NASA’s James Webb Telescope deploys its tennis court-sized sunshield in test
NASA's troubled James Webb Space Telescope is coming closer to completion, having recently passed the important test of deploying its massive five-layered sunshield. The sunshield is the size of a tennis court and is necessary to protect the telescope's delicate machinery from the heat of the sun.