when will the james webb telescope be operating
James Webb Space Telescope The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a space telescope that is part of NASA's Next Generation Space Telescope program, developed in coordination between NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Canadian Space Agency.[5] It is scheduled to launch in 2019[3] and will be located near the Earthâ€“Sun L2 lagrangian point. The telescope will offer unprecedented resolution and sensitivity from the long-wavelength (orange to red) visible light through the mid-infrared (0.6 to 27 micrometer) range.
Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster A license for the launch was issued by the US Office of Commercial Space Transportation on February 2, 2018.[31] The rocket lifted off from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center[31] at 15:45 EST (20:45 UTC) on February 6, 2018,[32] and was initially placed in Earth parking orbit while remaining attached to the Falcon Heavy second stage.[4] After a longer-than-usual six-hour coast phase through the Van Allen radiation belts, thereby demonstrating a new capability requested by the U.S. Air Force for direct geostationary orbit (GEO) insertion of heavy intelligence satellites, the second stage reignited for the Earth-escape trajectory.[33][34][35]