# How The James Webb Space Telescope Works Using Less Power Than Your Microwave

> The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is the most advanced space telescope ever constructed and one of the coolest pieces of tech we've ever sent to space.

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- **Published:** 2026-05-31
- **Category:** Science
- **Tags:** #space #power #telescope #james #microwave #webb #ever #less
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