Trump Hails NASA's Space Telescope Launch Amid Bigger Plans for US Space Policy President Donald Trump heralded the successful launch of NASA's new James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a joint project with the European Space Agency, as a shining example of American ingenuity and scientific prowess.
The JWST has been in development since 2004 and is designed to study the formation of galaxies and stars in the distant universe. The $10 Billion Investment The JWST's launch comes at an estimated cost of roughly $8.
7 billion, not including mission operations and maintenance expenses that are expected to add another $1 2 billion over its lifespan. This expenditure represents 0.