Folding the Webb Telescope to Fit Inside Ariane 5 Rocket Fairing

  • Released Tuesday, February 11th, 2020
  • Updated Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 at 1:45PM
  • ID: 13551

Animation showing Webb folding to fit inside the Ariane 5 rocket fairing. 21x9 ratio

Animation showing the Webb Space Telescope folding to fit inside the Ariane 5 rocket fairing.

Animation showing Webb folding to fit inside the Ariane 5 rocket fairing. 16x9 ratio

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NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center