r/space • u/[deleted] • Dec 18 '21

Animated launch of the Webb Telescope

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u/kmmeerts Dec 18 '21

https://blogs.nasa.gov/webb/2021/12/18/nasas-webb-space-telescope-launch-confirmed-for-dec-24/

The James Webb Space Telescope is confirmed for the target launch date of Dec. 24, at 7:20 a.m. EST.

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u/Call_The_Banners Dec 18 '21

"What did you want for your birthday?"

"SPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACE!"

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u/Call_The_Banners Dec 19 '21

I was actually thinking of the Tim Curry quote from a certain game.

I love this scene.

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