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Cox began by honoring the JWST, named after James Webb, a pivotal figure in NASA's efforts during the 1960s that led to the first manned mission to the moon. He drew comparisons between the JWST and its predecessor, the Hubble Space Telescope, noting that while Hubble provided invaluable images and information about galaxies and stellar formations, the JWST marks a crucial advancement in our observational capabilities.