NASA says it has postponed the launch of its newest space telescope because of the coronavirus crisis and technical issues.
The U.S. space agency says the launch of its James Webb Space Telescope is now planned for October 31, 2021. The launch has been delayed many times. Before the recent postponement, it had been set for March 2021.
The Webb is supposed to replace NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, which has been in operation for 30 years.
NASA has identified the new telescope as a top science priority. The large infrared telescope has a nearly seven-meter mirror for exploring space. It is designed to look deeper into space and offer more answers about the past than any other spacecraft.
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