After years of preparation and anticipation, it’s time to send the world’s most powerful telescope to space. Ariane 5 rocket expert Rudi Albat (ESA) takes you through launch day and describes why the launcher that will carry Webb to its final destination is one of a kind.

NASA's Curious Universe

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Webb Space Telescope: Go for Launch with ESA’s Ariane 5 Expert

DEC 14, 2021-1 MIN
NASA's Curious Universe

Webb Space Telescope: Go for Launch with ESA’s Ariane 5 Expert

DEC 14, 2021-1 MIN

Description

After years of preparation and anticipation, it’s time to send the world’s most powerful telescope to space. Ariane 5 rocket expert Rudi Albat (ESA) takes you through launch day and describes why the launcher that will carry Webb to its final destination is one of a kind.