Which one of the following statements is true for James Webb Space Telescope launched in December 2021?
- A. It orbits the Sun, about 15 lakh km away from the Earth. ✓
- B. It orbits the Earth, about 15 lakh km away.
- C. It is stationary in space nearly 10 lakh km away from the Earth.
- D. It revolves around the Moon nearly 3.5 lakh km away from the Earth.
Correct Answer: A. It orbits the Sun, about 15 lakh km away from the Earth.
Explanation
The James Webb Space Telescope was placed in a halo orbit around the Sun-Earth Lagrange point 2 (L2), approximately 1.5 million kilometers (15 lakh km) from Earth.
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