NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Nov 10, 2014) The James Webb Space Telescope's ISIM is tested for gravity sag inside a cube-like structure at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. flic.kr/p/qicgYj

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Dec 25, 2021) The Ariane 5 rocket lifts off with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, a powerful infrared observatory designed to explore cosmic history. flic.kr/p/2mUjhe5

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Dec 1, 2017) NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope successfully completed about 100 days of cryogenic testing and emerged from Chamber A at Johnson Space Center. flic.kr/p/E6vaWE

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Mar 10, 2014) The James Webb Space Telescope's Pathfinder backplane is being prepared for cryogenic testing at NASA Johnson, essential for its mission. flic.kr/p/rH4Fu6

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Mar 4, 2020) NASA's James Webb Space Telescope features a 21-foot primary mirror that folds for launch and deploys in space, making it the largest of its kind ever built. flic.kr/p/2iNf5a2

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Dec 25, 2021) NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope launches aboard Ariane 5 from French Guiana on December 25, 2021. flic.kr/p/2mUjhjq

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Dec 11, 2021) James Webb Space Telescope is now secured on top of the Ariane 5 rocket, ready for its journey into space. flic.kr/p/2mQJwGF

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Jul 10, 2017) NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope hangs in a vibration-isolating setup for cryogenic testing at Johnson Space Center in Houston. flic.kr/p/VkmdAY

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Feb 16, 2022) Webb's primary mirror takes a 'selfie' through NIRCam, ensuring precise alignment with its engineering target, a bright star. flic.kr/p/2n3Z4kd

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Nov 6, 2021) Preparation for the Ariane 5 launch vehicle is underway as the core stage is set for the Webb telescope's historic launch from French Guiana. flic.kr/p/2mKAqJJ

ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Aug 11, 2026) Located only 0.55 light-years from Sagittarius A*, IRS 3 is a highly evolved star enriching its surroundings despite the intense radiation. esawebb.org/images/weic2617b/

ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Aug 11, 2026) NIRCam captures the intricate field around IRS 3, revealing how this evolved star contributes material amid the intense radiation from Sagittarius A*, just 0.55 light-years away. esawebb.org/images/weic2617c/

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Aug 25, 2021) After successfully completing its final tests, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is now being prepared for shipment to its launch site in Kourou, French Guiana. flic.kr/p/2mjpCo6

ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Aug 11, 2026) The evolved star IRS 3, located just 0.55 light-years from Sagittarius A*, continues to enrich its environment with dust and water despite intense radiation. esawebb.org/images/weic2617f/

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Jul 1, 2020) NASA's James Webb Space Telescope achieved a significant milestone by being fully stowed in its launch configuration for the first time. flic.kr/p/2jvYcgQ

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Oct 12, 2021) The James Webb Space Telescope arrives at Port de Pariacabo in French Guiana, completing its journey from California on October 12, 2021. flic.kr/p/2mArH1u

ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Aug 11, 2026) The evolved star IRS 3, located just 0.55 light-years from Sagittarius A*, continues to enrich its environment despite the intense radiation from the Milky Way's central black hole. esawebb.org/images/weic2617d/

ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Aug 10, 2026) NGC 2392, known as the Lion Nebula, reveals the complex structure formed by a dying star, with its stellar core resembling a lion's nose. esawebb.org/images/weic2616a/

ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Aug 11, 2026) Webb's NIRCam and MIRI capture IRS 3, a highly evolved star enriching its environment with dust and water close to Sagittarius A*, the Milky Way's supermassive black hole. esawebb.org/images/weic2617a/

ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Aug 11, 2026) The evolved star IRS 3 resides only 0.55 light-years from Sagittarius A*, enriching its environment with new material despite intense radiation. esawebb.org/images/weic2617e/

ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Aug 10, 2026) The Lion Nebula (NGC 2392), a planetary nebula, reveals stunning dust structures shaped by a dying star's radiation, with cyan highlights forming the lion's mane. esawebb.org/images/weic2616b/

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Jun 25, 2010) A gold-coated mirror segment from the James Webb Space Telescope's engineering design unit reflects light in a darkened room. flic.kr/p/8jWHvM

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Oct 14, 2016) An archival image of the James Webb Space Telescope's mirror taken during center of curvature testing in the Goddard Cleanroom. flic.kr/p/2mihzDV

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Nov 7, 2013) A robot arm lowers the beautiful, golden test mirror of the James Webb Space Telescope onto a section of backplane at NASA Goddard's cleanroom. flic.kr/p/hKWj3n

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Dec 25, 2021) Arianespace's Ariane 5 rocket carries NASA's James Webb Space Telescope into space, ready to explore the cosmos and uncover the mysteries of the universe. flic.kr/p/2mUbTWw

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Nov 20, 2012) John Mather, Nobel Laureate and Project Scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope, continues to inspire advancements in astronomy. flic.kr/p/duQbJi

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Mar 21, 2014) The Northrop Grumman Integration and Test team has successfully transferred the JWST Pathfinder secondary mirror support structure for testing. flic.kr/p/mh9yy9

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Oct 11, 2019) Successful deployment testing of Webb's 5-layer sunshield ensures optimal temperature regulation for its infrared observations in space. flic.kr/p/2hymfoZ

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Oct 1, 2019) In October 2019, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope achieved a significant milestone by fully deploying its sunshield, essential for regulating temperatures for infrared observations. flic.kr/p/2jhqwrg

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Apr 26, 2016) This unique perspective reveals the gold-coated primary mirror and the deployed secondary mirror of the James Webb Space Telescope from inside its cleanroom. flic.kr/p/GAw1Kd