The flying observatory expanded what we know about astrophysics and planetary science, but NASA could no longer justify the project.
The space telescope’s mirror was hit by a micrometeoroid, but it's still in great shape to carry out its mission, NASA says.
The 8-bit game lets players collect celestial objects around the universe while searching for dark matter and black holes.
NASA has set July 12 as the official release date of the telescope’s first high-quality shots of the cosmos.
The next 10 years will give us a whole new view of the cosmos.
The telescope achieved a "perfect" alignment, according to Webb scientists.
The observatory is almost ready to begin science operations.
Once the spacecraft is fully chilled, it will see the universe in ridiculous detail.
NASA says the Webb telescope will perform according to expectations, “if not better.”
HD 84406 will go down in history as the first star spotted by the $10 billion space telescope.
Latest estimates suggest the mission could last upwards of 20 years—nearly twice as long as initially hoped.
The observatory has been traveling for nearly a month to reach the second Lagrange point.
NASA needed just 14 days to fully unfold its $10 billion space telescope.
Newly released footage shows the observatory's separation from the Ariane 5 rocket in Earth orbit.
Launched on Christmas day, the $10 billion space telescope is now halfway to its destination some 1 million miles from Earth.
The mission may have enough fuel to last over a decade, thanks to an ultra-precise launch.
The spacecraft launched successfully, but there are still perils ahead before it begins its science mission.
Liftoff of James Webb Space Telescope next-gen observatory is scheduled for 7:20 a.m. EST on December 25.
The sheer number of potential points of failure for this $10 billion telescope has everyone on edge.
Liftoff of the powerful space observatory is now scheduled for December 24.
