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After its arrival at Pariacabo harbour in French Guiana on 12 October 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope was transported to Europe’s Spaceport and unboxed in the cleanroom. It is now being prepared for its launch on an Ariane 5 rocket in December.

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I'm holding my breath until it unfolds.......
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Yes, nFA, like you said before, that origami trick...
I'm holding my breath, too!

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Hope the unfolding goes well!
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Me too !
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