Ariane flight VA256
2021 rocket launch; placed the James Webb Space Telescope into orbit / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ariane flight VA256 was an Ariane 5 rocket flight that launched the James Webb Space Telescope into space on 25 December 2021.[3] It was 2021's final Ariane flight, its most valuable payload to date, and the 256th Ariane mission. The launch was described by NASA as "flawless" and "perfect".[4]
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Launch | 12:20:00, 25 December 2021 (UTC) (2021-12-25T12:20:00UTC) (2 years ago)[1] |
Pad | ELA-3 |
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Outcome | Success[2] |
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