Recently, the Hubble Space Telescope has been retired from duty. The James Webb Space Telescope has taken its place. The new device was launched into space on December 25, 2021 and it was sent into orbit by the European Space Agency in collaboration with NASA and the Canadian Space Agency.

Built by NASA, the James Webb Space Telescope was launched on an Ariane 5 rocket, a contribution by the European Space Agency, which oversaw the rocket and launch site. Réaltra Space Systems, based in Dublin, Ireland, designed and developed the video camera telemetry system for the European Space Agency and selected two Marshall Electronics miniature HD cameras to be installed in the launch bay that beamed back the images to an audience from around the world. The cameras were supplied and supported by Marcam Europe, Marshall Electronics’ European distributor.

“Marshall has a history of camera and lens integration onboard rockets, satellites, and space vehicles, so when it came time to select the right equipment to capture the launch, Réaltra selected the perfect partner,” says Tod Musgrave, director of cameras, Marshall Electronics. “We are honored to be selected for such an historic event and proud that our cameras are onboard to share the launch with observers all over the world.”