James Webb Space Telescope: Worth the Wait

Building the James Webb Space Telescope is challenging. It is NASA's most ambitious and complex space science observatory. The mission required 10 new technologies to be invented, the dedication of hundreds of scientists, engineers and technicians testing and retesting each component. It is by no means easy, but the telescope is so incredibly powerful that major findings are expected in nearly every branch of astronomy. It is worth the wait.

Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
Producer, Writer, Editor: Sophia Roberts
Videography: Sophia Roberts, Michael McClare

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[sarahpusey]

Keep up the great work Perfection takes time. I can't wait to see the James Webb Telescope legs get stretched and those beautiful images that are going to be coming back from it can't wait

[MQSeven]

Webbs the MVP of telescopes, i say make him as perfect as can be!

[jarenrodriguez]

Im so ready for the lauch you guys are amazing

[Anonymous-rjuo]

That music is very good!!! what is it?

[MMphotography]

All the best NASA.!! Atleast one single picture of a Black Hole before my death would make my life satisfied :) !

[dr]

What are the 10 new technologies, specifically?

[username-]

The US government should take $100B from the military and give it to NASA.

[baflatoxin]

Waiting for cutting edge tech is always hard. :) _A watched pot never boils._ Uhg!

I urge everyone to see "Into the Unknown". A video about the JWST by Northrop Grumman. It's very entertaining; if u love this stuff as much as I do. ;)

[ivanpavlenko]

We, all of us are, already sick to wait. How much time we've been waiting for you? More then 10 years? Guys, I understand you wish to get more and more money and secure your salary but we need to think about REAL stuff, about REAL science. Stop pulling our legs and finish that bloody scope! You compromise all future scientific projects!