James Webb Space Telescope Release Date 2021. Targeted launch date for Webb. The agency set the new target launch date in coordination with Arianespace after Webb recently and successfully completed its rigorous testing regimen a major turning point for the mission.
NASAs James Webb Space Telescope is seen during payload fairing encapsulation ahead of its installation atop its Ariane 5 rocket for a Dec. 24 at 720 am. Launch processing will take two months.
This decision is based on a recently completed schedule risk assessment of the remaining integration and test activities prior to launch.
31 2021 for the launch of the agencys James Webb Space Telescope from French Guiana due to impacts from the ongoing coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic as well as technical challenges. NASA plans to launch the James Webb Space Telescope into orbit Dec. 18 2021 to serve as the premier deep space observatory for the next decade. 31 2021 for the launch of the agencys James Webb Space Telescope from French Guiana due to impacts from the ongoing coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic as well as technical challenges.