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Finally, NASA to launch $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope on Christmas Eve

A Christmas Eve present to the world.

In what can be considered as a Christmas present for the world, NASA is looking to launch its new space telescope on coming Friday, which also happens to be ‘Christmas Eve’.

On Friday, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said that the agency will blast off the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope on December 24.

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In the endeavour, a European Ariane rocket will lift it from French Guiana.

Killing Stars

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When the largest of stars dies, the supernova they produce can outshine a whole galaxy, and potentially sterilize vast swathes of space. Future civilizations will need to be able to prevent or mitigate such events, though some might seek to artificially ignite a nova.

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Killing Stars.
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur.
Episode 281; March 11, 2021

Written, produced & narrated by isaac arthur.

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