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Space Observatories

Hubble and Webb pair complementary wavelength ranges and radically different operating architectures to reveal the evolving universe, stars, planets, and nearby worlds.

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Infrared space observatoryDecember 25, 2021

James Webb Space Telescope observatory

James Webb Space Telescope observatory launched or is planned to launch at about 13,700 pounds (6,200 kilograms) under NASA, European Space Agency, Canadian Space Agency, and Space Telescope Science Institute.