The James Webb Space Telescope: Unlocking Cosmic Secrets

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) launched on December 25, 2021.
It orbits the Sun at the L2 Lagrange point, about 1.5 million kilometers from Earth.
JWST’s golden mirror spans 6.5 meters, making it the largest ever sent to space.
It observes mainly in infrared light, revealing objects hidden by dust and gas.
JWST can see galaxies formed just hundreds of millions of years after the Big Bang.
Its instruments analyze exoplanet atmospheres for signs of water, methane, and possible habitability.
The telescope’s sunshield is the size of a tennis court, protecting it from heat and light.
JWST has already captured record-breaking deep-field images of the early universe.
It builds on Hubble’s legacy, offering sharper detail and broader wavelength coverage.
JWST is expected to revolutionize astronomy for at least the next 20 years.