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Scenarios about 'james webb space telescope'

The James Webb Space Telescope is a revolutionary infrared space observatory launched in December 2021, serving as the successor to the Hubble Space Telescope. It represents the largest and most powerful space telescope ever built, designed to observe distant objects in the universe, study exoplanet atmospheres, and peer through cosmic dust to witness star and galaxy formation. In alternate history scenarios, its development, capabilities, or discoveries might be reimagined to explore different trajectories of space exploration and our understanding of the cosmos.

What If The Hubble Space Telescope Was Never Launched?

Exploring the alternate timeline where NASA's flagship space telescope never made it to orbit, potentially altering our understanding of the cosmos and the trajectory of space science for decades.

What If The James Webb Space Telescope Deployment Failed?

Exploring the alternate timeline where NASA's most ambitious space observatory experienced a catastrophic deployment failure, altering the trajectory of 21st century astronomy and space exploration.

What If The James Webb Space Telescope Was Never Built?

Exploring the alternate timeline where the James Webb Space Telescope project was canceled, dramatically altering the course of 21st century astronomy, our understanding of the early universe, and the future of space exploration.