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We Are Multi-Mission

We help humanity explore the universe with advanced space telescopes and ever-growing data archives.

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We Further Scientific Research

We envision, define, and operate missions that offer cutting-edge research opportunities for the astronomical community.

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We Inspire Through Outreach

We share scientific knowledge of the universe in ways that inspire, excite, challenge, and educate.

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  • Exploring the Origins of Planetary Systems with JWST

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    4 Jun 2024

    Speaker: Nicole Arulanantham (Space Telescope Science Institute) Newborn stars are surrounded by disks of gas and dust. Within these wide, thin disks, a system of planets...

  • 2024 HotSci at JHU/STScI

    2024 HotSci at JHU/STScI
    5 Jun 2024

    Featuring Tiger Hsiao (JHU) on A Comprehensive Study of the lensed galaxy MACS0647−JD at z=10.17 with JWST, Alec Hirschauer (STScI) on Star Formation at Low Metallicity:...

  • JWST at the 244th American Astronomical Society Meeting

    JWST at the 244th American Astronomical Society Meeting
    9-13 Jun 2024

    The 244th American Astronomical Society (AAS) meeting will include a variety of events focused on science with JWST as we get ready to wrap up Cycle 2,  prepare for Cycle...

  • HST at the 244th American Astronomical Society Meeting

    HST at the 244th American Astronomical Society Meeting
    9-13 Jun 2024

    The 244th American Astronomical Society (AAS) meeting will include updates on the status of the HST observatory, an exhibit booth, press releases, and numerous science and technical...

  • Roman at the 244th American Astronomical Society Meeting

    Roman at the 244th American Astronomical Society Meeting
    9-13 Jun 2024

    The 244rd American Astronomical Society (AAS) meeting will feature a variety of events focused on science with Roman, such as town halls, presentations, and iPosters. Staff will...

  • Webb Office Hours

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    13 Jun 2024

    The JWST User Community is invited to call into Webb Office Hours to ask questions and directly interact with a team of STScI JWST experts via WebEx. We welcome questions about the...

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NGC 3627
Bug Nebula
Spiral Galaxy NGC 1300
Small Magellanic Cloud
Stephan's Quintet
Faint glow within galaxy clusters
Supernova Remnant 0509-67.5
Horsehead Nebula (Infrared)
Heart of the Tarantula Nebula
Westerlund 2