A new space telescope has begun its journey to its new home in space. Weighing 18,000 pounds, the spacecraft is roughly the size of a tour bus. It will aid scientists in studying dark matter and dark energy. The telescope lifted off on a Falcon Heavy rocket and started deploying shortly after launch. Further details about the mission are available.
The launch occurred on Sunday at 4:26 a.m. PT.
A project manager described the launch as successful, placing the spacecraft where desired.
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