James Webb Space Telescope Launch Date Delay 2021. By Meghan Bartels published September 08 2021. Work on the scope commenced in 1996 ahead of a planned 2007 launch.
James Webb Space Telescope penciled in for launch this century. In 2005 it was redesigned to control cost overruns construction occupied another 11 years then the craft was. NASAs James Webb Space Telescope in the clean room at Northrop Grumman Redondo Beach California in July 2020.
NASAs James Webb Space Telescope launch delayed to Christmas due to bad weather.
After years of delays the James Webb telescope is finally in space. Work on the scope commenced in 1996 ahead of a planned 2007 launch. NASA has confirmed December 24 2021 as the launch date for the delayed James Webb telescope the worlds largest and most powerful space telescope. By Rachel Feltman Published Dec 25 2021 806 AM.