This lecture will provide a brief history of space telescopes and why they are built, followed by the development, testing, launch and the “29 Days on Edge” for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The lecture will include an overview of the JSWT’s unique design, the instruments onboard, where it will observe the universe from, and when we can expect to see the first images from the most powerful space telescope ever launched. Christopher Mick is the Executive Director for the STEM educational nonprofit, Space St. Croix, which brings free Space-themed STEM programming and teacher support materials to all Hudson, WI. area schools, as well as the YMCA, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and home-school programs at the Hudson Area Public Library. Christopher is a NASA Solar System Ambassador, OSIRIS-Rex Ambassador, member of the NASA Museum & Informal Education Alliance and was recently on the Education Advisory Board for Infiniscope, as well as a blogger for the Space Science Institute. The Fifty and Better program was designed to offer university-level courses (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activities for individuals age 50 and older.