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Cosmic Dawn

Cosmic Dawn is the incredible true story of the James Webb Space Telescope – humanity’s largest and most powerful space telescope – on a mission to unveil the early universe, against all odds. Watch now on NASA+ and Youtube.

Artist's illustration of the James Webb Space Telescope's primary mirror, made of 18 hexagonal segments, interlocking like honeycomb to form a larger hexagon, with one open space in the center. The iconic Carina Nebula Webb image is superimposed on the mirror. The image is divided horizontally by an undulating line between a cloudscape forming a nebula along the bottom portion and a comparatively clear upper portion. The upper portion of the image is blueish, and has wispy translucent cloud-like streaks rising from the nebula below. The orangish cloudy formation in the bottom half varies in density and ranges from translucent to opaque, with ridges, peaks, and valleys, similar to a mountain range.
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Cosmic Dawn

The documentary brings viewers on an unprecedented journey through Webb’s delicate assembly, rigorous testing, and triumphant launch, showcasing the sheer complexity and breathtaking risks involved in creating a telescope capable of peering billions of years into the past. Follow the telescope from an idea developed at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center all the way to the launchpad in French Guiana, with never-before-seen footage captured by the Webb film crew offering intimate access to the challenges and triumphs along the way.

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Artist's illustration with the words "NASA+ The universe at your fingertips" above the the James Webb Space Telescope's primary mirror with stars and a galaxy overlayed on it.

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Alt Text: Nora Lowe smiles at the camera in a teal NASA polo and patterned pants. She is seated in a chair positioned to the left of the room, with a television behind her and another on the right, showcasing images of galaxies. Above the right screen, the iconic red NASA worm logo stands out. The room is bathed in deep blue lighting from the ceiling, while a vibrant purple glow radiates from the floor, creating a cosmic ambiance. Image Credit: Nora Lowe

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The untold story of the James Webb Space Telescope

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An engineer stands in front of the primary mirror of the James Webb Space Telescope in the cleanroom at the NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. The mirror segments are golden with a

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Artist's illustration of the James Webb Space Telescope's primary mirror, made of 18 hexagonal segments, interlocking like honeycomb to form a larger hexagon, with one open space in the center. The iconic Carina Nebula Webb image is superimposed on the mirror. The image is divided horizontally by an undulating line between a cloudscape forming a nebula along the bottom portion and a comparatively clear upper portion. The upper portion of the image is blueish, and has wispy translucent cloud-like streaks rising from the nebula below. The orangish cloudy formation in the bottom half varies in density and ranges from translucent to opaque, with ridges, peaks, and valleys, similar to a mountain range.

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Artist's illustration of the James Webb Space Telescope's primary mirror, made of 18 hexagonal segments, interlocking like honeycomb to form a larger hexagon, with one open space in the center. The iconic Carina Nebula Webb image is superimposed on the mirror. The image is divided horizontally by an undulating line between a cloudscape forming a nebula along the bottom portion and a comparatively clear upper portion. The upper portion of the image is blueish, and has wispy translucent cloud-like streaks rising from the nebula below. The orangish cloudy formation in the bottom half varies in density and ranges from translucent to opaque, with ridges, peaks, and valleys, similar to a mountain range.

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Artist's illustration of the James Webb Space Telescope's primary mirror, made of 18 hexagonal segments, interlocking like honeycomb to form a larger hexagon, with one open space in the center. The iconic Carina Nebula Webb image is superimposed on the mirror. The image is divided horizontally by an undulating line between a cloudscape forming a nebula along the bottom portion and a comparatively clear upper portion. The upper portion of the image is blueish, and has wispy translucent cloud-like streaks rising from the nebula below. The orangish cloudy formation in the bottom half varies in density and ranges from translucent to opaque, with ridges, peaks, and valleys, similar to a mountain range.

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Artist's illustration of the James Webb Space Telescope's primary mirror, made of 18 hexagonal segments, interlocking like honeycomb to form a larger hexagon, with one open space in the center. The iconic Carina Nebula Webb image is superimposed on the mirror. The image is divided horizontally by an undulating line between a cloudscape forming a nebula along the bottom portion and a comparatively clear upper portion. The upper portion of the image is blueish, and has wispy translucent cloud-like streaks rising from the nebula below. The orangish cloudy formation in the bottom half varies in density and ranges from translucent to opaque, with ridges, peaks, and valleys, similar to a mountain range.

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