Monday, 25 Nov 2024

Nasa launches $10bn James Webb space telescope

Nasa launches $10bn James Webb space telescope

Nasa launches $10bn James Webb space telescope
1.2 k views

The most ambitious, costly robot probe ever built, the $10bn James Webb telescope, has been blasted into space on top of a giant European rocket.

The James Webb telescope began its journey into space at exactly 12.20 GMT when the solid fuel boosters of its huge Ariane 5 launcher were ignited. On top of a fiery plume of thick smoke, the rocket rose above the tropical rainforest that surrounds the Esa centre in Kourou, French Guiana, and within a minute had disappeared into the thick clouds overhead.

Read More
previous post California officials close beaches after man dies in shark attack
next post ?A lot of abuse for little pay?: how US farming profits from exploitation and brutality

you may also like

Nancy Mace fires back at AOC, critics of trans bathroom ban: 'Height of hypocrisy'
  • by foxnews
  • 25 Nov 2024
Nancy Mace fires back at AOC, critics of trans bathroom ban: 'Height of hypocrisy'
Unranked Auburn upsets CFP-hopeful Texas A&M in 4 OT thriller after game-tying score is dropped
  • by foxnews
  • 25 Nov 2024
Unranked Auburn upsets CFP-hopeful Texas A&M in 4 OT thriller after game-tying score is dropped
'Squad' member Rep. Pressley fumes over GOP's anti-DEI bill: Keep MLK's name 'out of your mouths'
  • by foxnews
  • 25 Nov 2024
'Squad' member Rep. Pressley fumes over GOP's anti-DEI bill: Keep MLK's name 'out of your mouths'
Nancy Mace fires back at AOC, critics of trans bathroom ban: 'Height of hypocrisy'
  • by foxnews
  • 25 Nov 2024
Nancy Mace fires back at AOC, critics of trans bathroom ban: 'Height of hypocrisy'
Unranked Auburn upsets CFP-hopeful Texas A&M in 4 OT thriller after game-tying score is dropped
  • by foxnews
  • 25 Nov 2024
Unranked Auburn upsets CFP-hopeful Texas A&M in 4 OT thriller after game-tying score is dropped
'Squad' member Rep. Pressley fumes over GOP's anti-DEI bill: Keep MLK's name 'out of your mouths'
  • by foxnews
  • 25 Nov 2024
'Squad' member Rep. Pressley fumes over GOP's anti-DEI bill: Keep MLK's name 'out of your mouths'
'Quiet travel' is having a moment; here are top US spots where you can embrace the trend
travel
  • by foxnews
  • descember 09, 2016
'Quiet travel' is having a moment; here are top US spots where you can embrace the trend

Here are 10 destinations for "quiet travel" in the U.S. to check out if you're ready to unplug and unwind on your next vacation. From Maine to Florida, Oregon and more, see the list.

read more