Arizona State University recently issued the following announcement.
Webb Space Telescope Launch Date Update:
The James Webb Space Telescope team is working on a communication issue between the observatory and the launch vehicle system. This will delay the launch date to no earlier than Friday, Dec. 24. We will provide more information about the new launch date no later than Friday, Dec. 17.
For the latest launch status: https://jwst.nasa.gov/content/webbLaunch/countdown.html
You’re invited!
to ASU’s School of Earth and Space Exploration Zoom webinar launch viewing party of the James Webb Space Telescope.
Friday, Dec. 24 beginning at 5 a.m. AZ/MST
Join James Webb Space Telescope Interdisciplinary Scientist Rogier Windhorst and his team for live updates prior to launch, live launch narration and a Q&A with the team, hosted by professors and astrophysicists Evan Scannapieco and Patrick Young.
Space is limited! Register here to reserve your spot. Your registration is confirmation of your RSVP.
*Note: In case of launch postponement, the webinar will reconvene one hour before the next launch opportunity. A new reminder will be sent with instructions to all current registrants.
Original source can be found here.
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