The James Webb Telescope

This website contains information about the James Webb Telescope's build, deployment and current activity!

Top Facts

launch of James Webb Telescope
weighed approximately 6200kg at launch
segmented mirror of the James Webb Telescope
the segmented primary mirror has a diameter of 6.5 meters
orbit location of the James Webb Telescope
currently orbiting at approximately 1.5 million kilometers from Earth
comparison of the mirrors of the James Webb Telescope and the Hubble
collects almost six times more light than the Hubble Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope was specifically designed to see the first stars and galaxies that were formed in the universe.

- James M. Grunsfeld

Want to find out more?

You can find out much more in-depth info on Nasa's official James Webb Telescope website.