Jan 6, 2026 · Webb is the premier observatory of the next decade, serving thousands of astronomers worldwide. It studies every phase in the history of our Universe.

The telescope is named after James E. Webb, who was the administrator of NASA from 1961 to 1968 during the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs. Webb's primary mirror consists of 18 …

7 hours ago · NASA launches new mission to get the most out of the James Webb Space Telescope “It was not recognized how serious a problem that is until… about 2017 or 2018.”

The James Webb Space telescope will study every phase in the history of our Universe, ranging from the first luminous glows after the Big Bang, to the formation of solar systems capable of …

Explore official, up-to-date information on current, past, and upcoming investigations by NASA’s Hubble and James Webb space telescopes.

Sep 10, 2025 · Webb is the largest telescope NASA has ever sent into space. Webb is designed to be as light as possible, but still measure large enough to achieve its scientific goals.

5 days ago · NASA's SPHEREx telescope unveiled its first full-sky map of the universe, combining more than 100 infrared observations into one dazzling mosaic.

12 hours ago · The Pandora telescope will join and complement NASA's James Webb Space Telescope in studying these faraway planets and the stars they orbit.

Dec 9, 2025 · The James Webb Space Telescope is a giant leap forward in our quest to understand the Universe and our origins. Webb is examining every phase of cosmic history: …

Jan 6, 2012 · The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), NASA's flagship infrared observatory, developed in partnership with ESA and CSA, successfully launched on December 25, 2021. …