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“Gift-wrapping” the Rocket for the James Webb Space Telescope’s Dec. 22 Launch

Gift wrapping a rocket: finishing touches to the  @ariane5  fairing include the application of  @NASA   @ESA   @csa_asc  agency logos and #Webb insignia
Gift wrapping a rocket: finishing touches to the @ariane5 fairing include the application of @NASA @ESA @csa_asc agency logos and #Webb insignia.

Kourou, French Guiana-(ENEWSPF)- Taking advantage of the spin of the earth close to the equator to give an extra push, the James Webb Space Telescope is set to launch from Kourou, French Guiana, on December 22. Liftoff is currently scheduled for 7:20 AM EST. Above technicians are gift-wrapping the rocket that will…

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