In a historic launch, the Webb Telescope blasts off into space

"Six months from now, when JWST is up and running, it's going to be very, very busy. "

After only two days, maybe too soon for updates . . . will it really be six months before JWST is fully functional?

"With JWST finally aloft, teams of scientists and engineers will eagerly await signals indicating that the next stages of JWST's deployment are underway, as the telescope unfurls all of its gear and prepares to become fully operational.

About a day after launch, JWST will extend its antenna toward Earth. After three days, sunshield deployment begins, taking place in stages over the next week. Mirror segments that were previously folded back will then be moved into position alongside the primary mirrors, and by 13 days after launch the telescope will be fully deployed; however, its components will still undergo months of testing in space before observations and data collection begin, according to NASA."