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There is an update for 8 a.m. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope successfully launched into space at 7:21 a.m. The time is 1220 GMT. Here is the full wrap story.
It's launch day for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope and after months of delays, the mission is lifting off on Christmas Day in what may be the biggest gift astronomy has ever seen.
The space telescope is scheduled to lift off at 7:21 a.m. from the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana. The time is 1220 GMT. NASA TV has live launch coverage on Space.com.
The launch of NASA's telescope has been delayed for months due to technical issues and the ongoing coronaviruses. NASA and its partners had planned to launch the data cable on December 22, but the weather and the data cable glitch pushed the launch to Christmas.
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The delay to Christmas has many watchers on edge, and some took to social media to vent their worries with their own takes on Christmas carols. Here is a look at some of the fun and nervous takes from space reporters and watchers online.
I don't want a lot for Christmas but I want a launch date. Just say when you'll fly.
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The Telescope That Stole Christmas is here.
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My contribution to a new holiday tradition.
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I just want this craft to go more than you will ever know, so I'll send it to you.
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Last Christmas, I gave you a schedule, but the very next day, you slipped it away, to save me from tears. I'll finally confirm a launch date on December 17, 2021.
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