2022

1. 2022-01-24 orbital insertion

   Webb reaches its L2 orbit

   Category: Mission Operations and Milestones › Type: Orbit insertion

   Mission: Webb

   An insertion maneuver placed Webb on its planned orbit around the Sun–Earth L2 region.

2. 2022-07-12 astronomical observation

   Webb’s first full science-image set released

   Category: Discoveries and Scientific Results › Type: Result announcement

   Mission: Webb

   NASA and partners released Webb’s first full-color science images and spectra.