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How old is the James Webb Space Telescope?
The James Webb Space Telescope is 4 years old.
The James Webb Space Telescope launched on December 25, 2021. That's 4 years, 9 months and 2 days.
It launched on Christmas Day.
The James Webb Space Telescope turns 5 on December 25, 2026.
If you were born before December 25, 2021, you're older than the James Webb Space Telescope.
Mind-bender: The James Webb Space Telescope is closer in time to Fortnite's release (2017) than to today.
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