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Exoplanets, dark matter and more: Big discoveries coming from James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers say

'We're going to be observing everything in our solar system that JWST can point to.'

James Webb Space Telescope captures star going supernova in a dazzling cloud of dust

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has snapped a picture of WR 124, a rare Wolf-Mayet star 30 times the size of our sun, ejecting a luminous cloud of cosmic dust.

James Webb Space Telescope captures supernova start with explosion of cosmic dust

This massive star is 30 times the sun’s mass and is said to have shed 10 suns’ worth of material. The image captured by JWST shows the start of the star explosion.

James Webb space telescope captures rare image of dying star

Picture released of star in Sagitta constellation on the cusp of going supernova

James Webb Space Telescope spots star about to go supernova

The star is about 30 times more massive than our sun and has already shed 10 suns' worth of gas and dust.

Breathtaking Early Stages of Star Formation Captured With James Webb Space Telescope

Webb space telescope’s mid-infrared capabilities allowed scientists to see past gas and dust clouds to observe previously obscured details in faraway galaxies. A team of researchers has been able to see inside faraway spiral galaxies for the first time to stu…

James Webb Space Telescope spots the earliest galaxy to be mysteriously 'quenched'

New James Webb Space Telescope observations reveal that the galaxy GS-9209 had its star-forming power abruptly "quenched" by mysterious forces after millions of years of productivity.

First images released from James Webb Space Telescope's largest general observer program

The first images from the largest program in the James Webb Space Telescope's first year show many types of galaxies, including dazzling examples of spiral galaxies, gravitational lensing, and evidence of galaxy mergers. Scientists from the COSMOS-Web program…

James Webb Space Telescope spots intriguing ancient galaxy

'We found this galaxy to be super-chemically abundant, something none of us expected.'

James Webb Space Telescope 'sees triple' with Einstein help (photos)

Using gravitational lensing and a massive galaxy cluster located 3.2 billion light years away the powerful space telescope replicated a distant galaxy three times in a single image.

James Webb Space Telescope discoveries star in PBS Nova documentary

James Webb Space Telescope reveals packed stars in Milky Way's oldest cluster (photos)

James Webb Space Telescope spies baby stars dancing in gas and dust

Researchers can now see the influence of young stars on galaxy formation.

New James Webb Space Telescope images stun scientists

Scientists are surprised and thrilled as James Webb Space Telescope lets them see the 'overlapping shells and bubbles of energy' released by young stars being formed

James Webb Space Telescope opens Pandora's Cluster in stunning image with help from Einstein (video)

The powerful space telescope was able to see three clusters of galaxies in the region, also known as Abell 2744, merging to form a "mega cluster."

12 amazing James Webb Space Telescope discoveries across the universe

The James Webb Space Telescope is peering across the universe to discover new things about planets, galaxies and other cosmic objects.

Early stages of galaxy-birth revealed in James Webb Space Telescope image

With a little help from nature, the James Webb Space Telescope reveals clumps of stars nearly as old as the universe itself.

The James Webb Space Telescope just found an asteroid by total accident, its smallest object yet

The Washington Monument-sized space rock was discovered in data not intended to hunt asteroids and shows how useful the powerful telescope is close to home.

James Webb Space Telescope Detects Asteroid the Size of Rome's Colosseum

The object belongs to the poorly known sub-kilometer category of asteroids in the main belt. An asteroid roughly the size of Rome’s Colosseum — between 300 to 650 feet (100 to 200 meters) in length — has been detected by an international team of European astr…

James Webb Space Telescope captures the first phase of star formation in distant galaxies

Thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope's first images of galaxy clusters, researchers have, for the very first time, been able to examine very compact structures of star clusters inside galaxies, so-called clumps. In a paper published in the Monthly Notices…

Neil deGrasse Tyson says James Webb Space Telescope is window to universe 'never before achieved'

Neil deGrasse Tyson said that the James Webb Space Telescope has given scientists new abilities, including a means to look at the universe in a new way.

The James Webb Space Telescope gets its own micrometeoroid forecast — here's how

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The James Webb Space Telescope image shows spiral galaxy in stunning detail

A newly released image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope shows a crowded field of galaxies and stars, with a distant spiral galaxy standing out in stunning detail.

James Webb Space Telescope recovers from 2nd instrument glitch

The famed telescope resumed full science operations on Monday (Jan. 30).

James Webb Space Telescope discovers ice at ringed asteroid Chariklo

The two feats almost did not happen.

James Webb Space Telescope suffers another hitch: Instrument down

Second system to be knocked offline

James Webb Space Telescope experiences 2nd instrument glitch

Every spacecraft glitches occasionally, and even the James Webb Space Telescope the most powerful observatory ever launched, isn't immune.

James Webb Space Telescope uncovers building blocks of life in icy molecular cloud

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled yet another exciting discovery - the building blocks of life frozen deep within a cosmic cloud.

James Webb Space Telescope discovers coldest interstellar ice ever seen

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers discover a rich catalog of frigid interstellar ice in the depths of a dark, dense molecular cloud.

James Webb Space Telescope's ground-breaking study of a planet-forming disk hints at future exoplanet discoveries

The James Webb Space Telescope has for the first time peered inside a planet-forming disk of dust surrounding a nearby star, a development promising to supercharge the search for exoplanets.

James Webb Space Telescope uncovers starbirth clues at 'cosmic noon'

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have gotten close to understanding how early stars formed during cosmic noon, more than 10 billion years ago.

After the James Webb Space Telescope, what's the next big thing for astronomers?

John Mather spent decades making the James Webb Space Telescope a reality. Here's what he thinks could come next.

NASA James Webb Space Telescope's most spectacular images

Since launching in 2021, NASA's $10 billion (£7.4 billion) James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has beamed back astonishing images of the cosmos with unprecedented detail.

Scientists Reveal First World Discovered by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope

Scientists have revealed the first exoplanet to be discovered using data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.

James Webb Space Telescope discovers its first exoplanet, LHS 475 b

The James Webb Space Telescope confirmed the existence of its first exoplanet, named LHS 475 b, which is almost as big as Earth.

James Webb Space Telescope discovers its first exoplanet

The James Webb Space Telescope can add another cosmic accomplishment to its list: The space observatory has been used to confirm the existence of an exoplanet for the first time.

James Webb Space Telescope discovers its first exoplanet

The James Webb Space Telescope has been used to confirm the existence of an exoplanet for the first time. The space observatory also spied a dusty debris disk around a nearby star and a star-forming region in a neighboring galaxy.

James Webb Space Telescope spies massive shockwave and baby dwarf galaxy in Stephan's Quintet

A shockwave traveling through Stephan's Quintet at over a million miles per hour is causing turbulence in between its five galaxies.

James Webb Space Telescope Looks Back Into the Early Universe, Sees Galaxies Like Our Milky Way

New images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) reveal for the first time galaxies with stellar bars — elongated features of stars stretching from the centers of galaxies into their outer disks — at a time when the universe was a mere 25% of its pres…

James Webb Space Telescope sees Milky Way mimics 11 billion years ago

Galaxies similar to our own Milky Way sprouted up earlier than scientists expected.

James Webb Space Telescope spots Milky Way-like galaxies lurking in the early Universe

Two of the six barred galaxies imaged are 11 billion years old - the oldest ever discovered.

James Webb Space Telescope captures chaotic cosmic collision

Webb caught sight of a galactic get-together known as II ZW 96.

How the James Webb Space Telescope changed astronomy in its first year

In its first year of operation, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has already given us an unprecedented look at space objects whether in our solar system or far beyond its furthest edges.

James Webb Space Telescope Shows Big Bang Didn't Happen? Wait…

Webb was expected to merely confirm the Standard Model of the universe but its images are “surprisingly smooth, surprisingly small and surprisingly old.”

12 amazing James Webb Space Telescope discoveries of 2022

The most advanced space telescope ever did not disappoint.

The 7 most spectacular images from the James Webb Space Telescope's first year

The James Webb telescope captured some haunting and strange images of the universe in 2022, its inaugural year

James Webb Space Telescope's 1st year in space has blown astronomers away

Astronomers are "amazed" and "blown away" by what JWST has achieved so far.

James Webb Space Telescope meets the 7 intriguing exoplanets of TRAPPIST-1

When will astronomers unveil the truth about the seven planets in 'solar system 2.0'?

James Webb Space Telescope back to science operations after glitch

The telescope missed "a few days" of science observations.

8 ways the James Webb Space Telescope is revolutionizing astronomy

From the farthest galaxies to the closest planets and the stars and galaxies in between, the James Webb Space Telescope is finding out new things about the universe every day.

James Webb Space Telescope's best images of all time (gallery)

The infrared observatory has a unique view of the universe.

James Webb Space Telescope spots faint galaxy 'PEARLS' in stunning new view

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope continues to amaze, this time with an exquisite image revealing previously unseen galaxies in an area known as the North Ecliptic Pole.

James Webb Space Telescope spots rare red spiral galaxies in the early universe

The most powerful space telescope ever created has been "seeing red."

Discovering a rare red spiral galaxy population from the early universe with the James Webb Space Telescope

Spiral galaxies represent one of the most spectacular features in our universe. Among them, spiral galaxies in the distant universe contain significant information about their origin and evolution. However, we have had a limited understanding of these galaxie…

Oldest known galaxies spotted by James Webb Space Telescope

A group of international astronomers used data from the James Webb Space Telescope's observations to report the discoveries of the earliest known galaxies.

James Webb Space Telescope peers into the 'ghostly light' of interstellar space

The faint light emitted by 'orphan' stars that exist between the galaxies in galactic clusters is featured in the first deep field image produced by the space telescope.

James Webb Space Telescope 'fingerprints' earliest galaxies

The new super space observatory sees the most distant galaxy confirmed by gold-standard measurement.

Confirmed! James Webb Space Telescope has bagged the oldest known galaxies

The galaxies formed when the universe was only 350 million years old, just 2% of its current age.

7 times NASA's James Webb Space Telescope spotted something Hubble missed

Artemis 1 moon mission squeezing communications with James Webb Space Telescope

NASA's Deep Space Network has a limited communications capacity.

James Webb Space Telescope reveals an exoplanet atmosphere as never seen before

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has just scored another first: a detailed molecular and chemical portrait of a distant world's skies.

James Webb Space Telescope reveals alien planet's atmosphere like never before

WASP-39b is now the best-explored planet outside the solar system.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope - the Most Incredible Images So Far

A gallery of the best images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.

James Webb Space Telescope won’t be renamed following investigation into government discrimination

The name of the James Webb Space Telescope will not be changed following a NASA investigation into alleged wrongdoing by the former administrator.

James Webb Space Telescope helps researchers uncover early galaxies in 'new chapter in astronomy'

International scientists are shedding light on two of the farthest galaxies seen to date. The early galaxies were captured in James Webb Space Telescope pictures.

James Webb Space Telescope unveils the universe as you've never seen or heard it before | Globalnews.ca

The spectacular images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope are unprecedented, and it takes special skills to translate the science into something we can see and hear.

James Webb Space Telescope spots what may be the most distant galaxy yet found

Scientists say the new observations are just the tip of the iceberg of new discoveries coming in from Webb.

Fiery James Webb Space Telescope image shows star formation

The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted a blazing cosmic hourglass filled with vibrant colors and hiding a fledgling star, or protostar, at its heart.

James Webb Space Telescope tweaks observing plans to avoid micrometeoroids

After taking a few hits, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope will adjust its observation strategy to avoid its mirror being struck by tiny space rocks.

Cosmic hourglass captured by the James Webb Space Telescope reveals birth of a star

The cosmic chaos caused by a very young star has been captured in the latest enchanting image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.

James Webb Space Telescope peers into lonely dwarf galaxy with sparkling results

At 3 million light-years from Earth, the isolated dwarf galaxy Wolf–Lundmark–Melotte has remained unchanged by interactions with other galaxies.

James Webb Space Telescope's supercold camera bounces back from glitch

MIRI will soon observe Saturn's polar regions.

James Webb Space Telescope snaps new, super-spooky image of Pillars of Creation

"Thousands of stars that exist in this region disappear from view."

James Webb Space Telescope captures a spooky view of the Pillars of Creation

Astronomers will be able to develop a better understanding of how stars form thanks to this ghostly image, which arrives just in time for Halloween..

New James Webb Space Telescope photos show a massive galaxy cluster bending light

Is it two galaxies, or two star clusters? Astronomers aren't yet sure what the James Webb Space Telescope spotted in an image of the early universe.

Why the James Webb Space Telescope's amazing 'Pillars of Creation' photo has astronomers buzzing

"It's like taking the X-ray of a human."

James Webb Space Telescope still performing better than expected despite glitch, micrometeoroids

"We expected this, we're seeing it and we're still in good shape."

James Webb Space Telescope captures new details of iconic 'Pillars of Creation'

A new image captured by the James Webb Space Telescope gives a new glimpse at the iconic Pillars of Creation, an area 6,500 light-years away that was made famous by a Hubble telescope image in the 1990s.

Strange molecules swirl around supermassive black holes, James Webb Space Telescope finds

The James Webb Space Telescope has identified unexpected carbon molecules around supermassive black holes, which might thwart astronomers looking to track star formation in galactic cores.

Pair of stars create "fingerprint" in photo taken by James Webb Space Telescope

The two intertwined stars, located 5,000 light years from Earth, create what looks like a "fingerprint" in space.

James Webb Space Telescope reveals new surprises on galaxy organic molecules near black holes

Research led by Oxford University is the first of its kind to study tiny dust molecules in the nuclear region of active galaxies using early observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The study is the first U.K.-led paper to use spectroscopic da…

James Webb Space Telescope reveals the 'bones' of a distant galaxy in stunning new image

The fresh image peers behind the dust to reveal a web of gas and stars

Stunning James Webb Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory images reveal cosmic secrets

NASA used X-ray data from its Chandra X-Ray Observatory and infrared data from the James Webb Space Telescope to create gorgeous new composite images that it released today.

'Shiny, sparkly object' in James Webb space image

Astronomers investigate a far-distant galaxy that may be surrounded by some of the very first stars.

'Shiny, sparkly object' in James Webb space image

Astronomers investigate a far-distant galaxy that may be surrounded by some of the very first stars.

James Webb Space Telescope spots 'Sparkler Galaxy' that could host universe's 1st stars

The first deep-field image revealed from the James Webb Space Telescope hid a wealth of treasure including a sparkling galaxy that could host the universe's first stars.

'Bones' of spiral galaxy captured in new image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope

A new image from the James Webb Space Telescope shows galaxy IC 5332 in "unprecedented detail," NASA and the European Space Agency say.

Jaw-dropping images of Jupiter from the James Webb Space Telescope

Astronomers operating the James Webb Space Telescope have been sharing dramatic close-up images of Jupiter. You can even see its rings.

James Webb Space Telescope captures strikingly crisp images of Neptune and its rings

In addition to several crisp, narrow rings, the Webb images show Neptune's fainter dust bands.

James Webb Space Telescope captures the best image of Neptune's rings in decades

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured its first image of Neptune, and it's the best view of the planet's rings in over 30 years..

NASA investigating glitch on James Webb Space Telescope's ultracold camera

The issue affects one of four observing modes of the Mid-Infrared Instrument.

Problem Detected on the James Webb Space Telescope – MIRI Anomaly

Mid-Infrared Instrument Operations Update The James Webb Space Telescope’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) has four observing modes. During setup for a science observation on August 24, a mechanism that supports one of these modes, known as medium-resolution s…

James Webb Space Telescope's first pictures of Mars could reveal more about the atmosphere

The JWST has captured its first Mars pictures, and they could reveal more about the planet's atmosphere..

James Webb Space Telescope's 1st images of Mars reveal atmosphere secrets

Infrared images of Mars captured by the space telescope show its surface features and hint at its chemistry.

What scientists are learning from the James Webb Space Telescope's images

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope launched last Christmas and released its first image in July, providing the deepest and sharpest view we've ever seen of th...

What scientists are learning from the James Webb Space Telescope's images

What we're learning from the James Webb Space Telescope

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope launched last Christmas and released its first image in July, providing the deepest and sharpest view we've ever seen of the universe. Since then, it has captured faraway star nurseries, cosmic cliffs and galactic clusters. P…

James Webb Space Telescope spots baby stars in Orion Nebula

The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest star-forming regions visible in the night sky even with the naked eye.

The James Webb Space Telescope never disproved the Big Bang. Here's how that falsehood spread

The Big Bang theory is still on solid ground, despite pseudoscientific attempts to twist JWST's findings

James Webb Space Telescope snaps image of Tarantula Nebula

Webb has revealed new details of stellar nursery 30 Doradus, known as the Tarantula Nebula.

Stunningly perfect 'Einstein ring' captured by James Webb Space Telescope

It is our best look yet at these weird gravitationally-warped halos of light.

Mysterious, concentric rings around star in new James Webb Space Telescope image puzzle astronomers

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope observed strangely shaped concentric rings around a distant star that they cannot fully explain - with one scientist calling the image 'bonkers.'

Stunningly perfect 'Einstein ring' captured by James Webb Space Telescope

It is our best look yet at these weird gravitationally-warped halos of light.

James Webb Space Telescope is spotting things that have scientists baffled

New James Webb observations are changing everything we thought we knew about the early universe and that's a good thing.

NASA releases James Webb Space Telescope image of Phantom Galaxy

NASA and the European Space Agency shared an image of M74. Known as the Phantom Galaxy, the grand design spiral was captured using the James Webb Space Telescope.

Iconic James Webb Space Telescope images turned into music

The data sonifications allow visually impaired space enthusiasts to experience the beauty of the universe.

Things to do in Brunswick: See images from James Webb Space Telescope

Southport's native centennial celebration, online plant sale, First Friday Gallery Walk, and 6 concerts happening this week in Brunswick County.

James Webb Space Telescope pictures of Jupiter, the Cartwheel galaxy, and more

Jupiter, the Cartwheel galaxy, and more.

James Webb Space Telescope detects carbon dioxide in a distant planet's atmosphere | Engadget

It's the first evidence of the gas on a planet outside of our solar system..

NASA Releases Stunning New Images Of Jupiter From James Webb Space Telescope

Marvel at the James Webb Space Telescope's largest image yet

The latest treasure trove contains ancient galaxies and countless cosmic wonders.

The moon's far side could offer a view of the universe even deeper than the James Webb Space Telescope

NASA's Artemis program to return to the moon may lead to a radio telescope on the far side of the moon.

Jupiter is glowing in new pictures from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope

New images of Jupiter from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope show the planet’s auroras, cloud cover, and Great Red Spot. They also show its rings and moons.

James Webb Space Telescope photos do NOT debunk the Big Bang

Claims have been spreading that James Webb's photos debunk the Big Bang theory. However, these claims are simply not true, and are based on misconstrued quotes and data.

No, James Webb Space Telescope Images Do Not Debunk the Big Bang

The JWST provides an intriguing look at the early universe, but it's not yet rewriting fundamental theories of the cosmos.

Stephan's Quintet galaxy photo a James Webb Space Telescope wonder

A new image produced by the James Webb Space Telescope reveals new details of Stephan's Quintet, the very first compact galaxy group ever discovered.

See the largest image the James Webb Space Telescope has taken to date

A team of scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have just released the largest image taken by the telescope so far. The image is a mosaic of 690 individual frames taken with the telescope's Near Infrared Camera (NIRCam) and it covers an area of sky …

James Webb Space Telescope will seek clouds of vaporized gems on exoplanets

Astronomers are looking for clouds made of vaporized gems and metals on faraway exoplanets.

James Webb Space Telescope images reveal stunning galaxies, complex adolescent cosmos

The adolescent universe was much more complex than imagined, some of the first detailed snapshots of the early cosmos reveal.

James Webb Space Telescope Shows Big Bang Didn't Happen? Wait…

Webb was expected to merely confirm the Standard Model of the universe but its images are “surprisingly smooth, surprisingly small and surprisingly old.”

6 dazzling observations from James Webb Space Telescope's first month

In the month since the space telescope released its first batch of images, it's deluged astronomers with observations of distant cosmic objects.

James Webb Space Telescope catches 'impostor' galaxies red-handed

Dusty, red galaxies could be posing as extremely high-redshift galaxies in JWST's images, astronomers warn.

The James Webb Space Telescope makes stunning images thanks to these engineering solutions

To make a groundbreaking telescope, engineers had to go above and beyond.

See James Webb Space Telescope's reach into the universe (video)

Zoom in to see the incredible Cartwheel Galaxy, which is 500 million light-years away from us.

James Webb Space Telescope's Latest Puzzle? 'Schrodinger's Galaxy Candidate'

The candidate is so far away that it might even break our models of the early universe. But there's a catch.

Physicist trolls James Webb Space Telescope fans with a photo of a chorizo sausage

The James Webb Space Telescope was recently the subject of a not-so-charming prank..

The James Webb Space Telescope Has Its First Image of The Most Distant Known Star

A little under 13 billion years ago, a large blue star lit up the early cosmos.

A New Image From Our James Webb Space Telescope on This Week @NASA – August 5, 2022

A New Image From Our James Webb Space Telescope on This Week @NASA – August 5, 2022

Previewing our Artemis I mission to the Moon, a new image from our James Webb Space Telescope, and an anniversary for one of our explorers on Mars … a few of...

James Webb Space Telescope captures its first image of the most distant known star in the universe

Named Earendel, after a character in J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings' prequel 'The Silmarillion', the star is almost 28 billion light-years away from Earth.

The James Webb Space Telescope Zeroes In On One Of The Weirdest Galaxies In The Universe

A new image looks at the mysterious Cartwheel Galaxy, some 500 million light years from Earth.

James Webb Space Telescope captures stunning image of Cartwheel Galaxy

The Cartwheel Galaxy, named for its resemblance to a wagon wheel, is located about 500 million light-years away.

James Webb Space Telescope's Stunning Photo Now a Dress

You can now add the deepest infrared image of the universe to your wardrobe.

The James Webb Space Telescope May Have Already Found The Oldest Galaxy Ever Seen

Just a week after its first images were shown to the world, the James Webb Space Telescope may have found a galaxy that existed 13.5 billion years ago, a scientist who analyzed the data said Wednesday.

James Webb space telescope damage: How did it happen?

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has been pelted by at least 19 small space rocks since it launched in December

James Webb Space Telescope finds oldest and most distant known galaxy

Webb allowed astronomers to see the oldest and most distant galaxy ever spotted. Scientists believe that Webb could find even older galaxies.

In a single work week, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope broke the record for the oldest galaxy ever observed

Meteoroid hit has caused 'significant uncorrectable' damage to James Webb Space Telescope

James Webb Space Telescope Program director credits segregated schools for his success: ‘Some of the best teachers in the world’

Fresh off the release of awe-inspiring photos from the James Webb Space Telescope, program director Gregory Robinson visited "The Daily Show With Trevor Noah...

NASA shares first images of meteor damage on James Webb Space Telescope

Fortunately, engineers planned for this.

Asteroid hit permanently damaged Nasa's James Webb Space Telescope: Report

On May 22, the space telescope's primary mirror was hit by six micrometeorites. Of these, the sixth strike did a considerable damage. Initially the damage was not considered too big, but now a new paper published by a group of scientists have said it could be…

The Morning After: The 68GB SSD floating inside the James Webb Space Telescope

There’s a 68GB SSD floating inside the James Webb Space Telescope, US Congress calls for the FTC to regulate how VPN companies operate, UK forces Meta to halt its forced sale of Giphy..

Nasa’s James Webb Space Telescope casually reveals terrifying purple galactic swirl in our universe

The monstrous people spiral of a nearby galaxy is just one of many Webb telescope images to come over the coming days, weeks and years.

James Webb Space Telescope captures data on 68 GB drive - enough to hold a day's worth of info

The James Webb Space Telescope, which has wowed the world with gorgeous images, stores its data on a relatively small 68 GB drive - that's enough to hold only a day's worth of images.

James Webb Space Telescope picture shows noticeable damage from micrometeoroid strike

NASA is unsure how much of an effect space rocks will have on Webb's lifetime after the event 'exceeded prelaunch expectations of damage.'

This James Webb Space Telescope Decorative Mirror Displays Actual JWST Images

A custom-built decorative piece that celebrates the science and engineering of the JWST.

The James Webb Space Telescope is capturing the universe on a 68GB SSD

With the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) now powered up and snapping some spectacular images, you may wonder exactly how it's storing them..

First image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope reveals thousands of galaxies in stunning detail

Billions of years ago, long before a swirling cloud of gas and dust coalesced to form the sun, light left the earliest stars and began a long journey through space.

How the James Webb Space Telescope's images are made

We can't see what the telescope see.

Nasa’s James Webb Space Telescope damaged after being smashed by space rock, images show

A micrometeorite strike did more damage to Webb’s mirror than expected, but scientists were able to adapt the mirror to cancel out most of the negative effects.

Why stars look spiky in images from the James Webb Space Telescope

Reflecting telescopes, like NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, produce “diffraction spikes” when they are used to image bright objects like stars. JWST’s unique design means that it has eight spikes. Here’s why.

James Webb Space Telescope's 'jewel-filled' photo is stunning. But what are we even looking at here?

A brief tour of the weird and wonderful details in this historic space image.

James Webb Space Telescope: An astronomer explains the stunning, newly released 1st images

Saying researchers are excited is an understatement.

James Webb Space Telescope finds water on a distant planet

The exoplanet, which orbits close to its star, sits 1,150 light years away in the constellation Phoenix

Breaking Down the Invisible Universe Captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope

Thanks to infrared imaging, the JWST delved into colliding galaxies and an active black hole, and even provided a breakthrough look at an alien world.

Gravitas: Magical photos from James Webb Space Telescope

The James Webb telescope, the world's largest and most powerful space telescope, has captured images of magical cliffs, glittering landscape, dancing galaxie...

What The 5 James Webb Space Telescope Pictures Tell Us

Yesterday's big reveal of pictures from the James Webb Space Telescope are not just dazzling; they also pack a lot of science.

Highlights: First Images from the James Webb Space Telescope (Official NASA Video)

NASA revealed the first five full-color images and spectrographic data from the world's most powerful space telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope, a part...

Nasa secretly releases surprise images of our solar system, showing Jupiter from James Webb Space Telescope

Nasa secretly leaked two surprising new pictures of our own solar system.

James Webb Space Telescope first images: See the stunning photos, including Carina Nebula

The world's most powerful space telescope comes alive.

What the James Webb Space Telescope’s first images tell us about the universe

NASA unveiled full-color images from the $11 billion James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) on Tuesday, marking the first of what is sure to be many releases from the super powerful optical instrument. But even taken by themselves, these five images mark a massive…

James Webb Space Telescope images released by NASA after first color photo unveiled at White House

The early release photos provide a taste of the discoveries to come from the $10 billion telescope.

President Biden reveals the James Webb Space Telescope's stunning first image

President Joe Biden shared the first image from the James Webb Space Telescope on Monday at the White House. The rest of Webb's first images will be released on Tuesday.

James Webb Space Telescope: NASA reveals first full-color images

This long-awaited milestone will set the stage for the rest of the $10 billion telescope's mission.

Greg Robinson Fixed NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, Reluctantly

Gregory Robinson was enjoying another job when NASA persuaded him to take on an enormous astronomy project that was billions of dollars over budget and years behind schedule.

How to watch NASA reveal the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope

On July 11th and 12th, NASA will reveal the first full-color images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope. Here’s how to watch the reveal live.

Astronomers eagerly await first images from the James Webb Space Telescope

After six months of tests and checkout, the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope is finally ready for center stage.

First color images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to reveal brilliant nebula

NASA is preparing to show off what the James Webb Space Telescope is capable of when the space agency releases the first color images from the observatory.

Gallery: James Webb Space Telescope's 1st photos

See snapshots from the earliest days of a next-generation space observatory.

NASA Reveals Dazzling Test Image From James Webb Space Telescope

Mission scientists said the image is among the deepest ever taken of the universe as the scientists prepare to release the telescope’s first full-color scientific images next week.

NASA reveals details about James Webb Space Telescope's first full-color images | Engadget

The agency will release the initial batch of images and spectroscopic data on July 12th..

Jupiter and its moons will be a 'proving ground' for the James Webb Space Telescope

Concealed oceans, complex rings and covert volcanoes will make this system a challenge for the new observatory.

'Unexpected' NASA James Webb Space Telescope Test Image Will Pump You Up

The glamour shot is among the deepest images of the universe ever taken.

How engineers got NASA's James Webb Space Telescope ready to take its first images

On July 12th, NASA will reveal the first full-color images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, the world’s most powerful space observatory. Those pictures are the culmination of six months of work aligning the telescope’s mirrors and commissioning the in…

James Webb Space Telescope test image reveals deep universe

An engineering image acquired during testing of one of James Webb Space Telescope's instruments reveals hundreds of distant galaxies in the deepest ever glimpse into the infrared universe.

The NASA Engineer Who Made the James Webb Space Telescope Work

Greg Robinson, whose boss calls him “the most effective leader of a mission I have ever seen,” turned a $10 billion debacle into a groundbreaking scientific undertaking. Every moonshot is the result of marginal improvements.

James Webb Space Telescope to see starbirth in high definition

A stellar nursey in the Orion Nebula promises to reveal early-stage star formation.

James Webb Space Telescope images are so beautiful they bring scientists to tears

The James Webb Space Telescope is set to drop its first gallery of deep-space astronomy shots on July 12 and we can't wait

James Webb Space Telescope has comets to catch when science begins

One might even be an interstellar visitor.

James Webb Space Telescope has taken deepest photo of the universe

Here's what we know to expect from the first photo drop on July 12.

James Webb Space Telescope's supercold camera is ready

The camera images the universe in mid-infrared wavelengths and analyzes chemical compositions.

Get hype for the first images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

NASA said the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope will be ready for public debut at 10:30 AM ET on July 12.

James Webb Space Telescope scientists prepare for 1st operational images: Listen in today

Get excited for July 12!

James Webb Space Telescope: Just a huge thermal camera

Astronomers have long used infrared technology — the same as in thermal imaging — to see deep space. Our biggest space telescope takes it to another level.

James Webb Space Telescope team clears 1st instrument for science observations

The Canadian instrument and spectrograph will do first light detection, and seek out and explore exoplanets.

James Webb Space Telescope will study Milky Way's monster black hole

It'll team up with the Event Horizon Telescope.

James Webb Space Telescope full-color images will 'wow'

The James Webb Space Telescope is the largest of its kind. It heralds a new era in infrared technology and astronomy. Here's a look at how infrared works.

NASA will unveil the James Webb Space Telescope's 1st science photos in July. Here's how to watch.

It will be a historic day for the $10 billion observatory, launched Dec. 25, 2021.

The James Webb Space Telescope is finally ready to do science

An astronomer on the team explains how Webb got to this stage.

James Webb Space Telescope is about halfway through its instrument checks

NASA says the $10 billion observatory checked out 7 of its 17 instrument modes for science operations.

The James Webb Space Telescope: Prepare for a New Way To See the Universe

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is finally ready to do science – and it’s seeing the universe more clearly than even its own engineers hoped for. NASA is scheduled to release the first images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope on July 12, 2022. They’ll…

The James Webb Space Telescope is finally ready to do science – and it’s seeing the universe more clearly than even its own engineers hoped for

It has taken eight months to test and calibrate all of the instruments and modes of the James Webb Space Telescope. A scientist on the team explains what it took to get Webb up and running.

Meteoroid hits main mirror on James Webb Space Telescope

Impact at the end of May bad enough to garble data, but NASA isn't worried

James Webb Space Telescope will study how the 1st black hole 'seeds' formed in the 'baby universe'

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope will search for signs of primeval black hole seeds using its NIRSpec instrument, in hopes of learning how most galaxies came to host a supermassive black hole at thei

NASA Says a Tiny Space Rock Has Impacted The James Webb Space Telescope

In its new home far from Earth, the James Webb Space Telescope maybe isn't quite as alone as it seems.

Hubble Captures Record-Breaking 'Sneak Peek' of James Webb Space Telescope Discoveries

We could soon have eyes on some of the rarest objects in the universe -- including monster galaxies.

James Webb Space Telescope coverage wins Pulitzer Prize for science writer Natalie Wolchover and Quanta

The award-winning Wolchover was a staff writer for Space.com's sister publication Live Science from 2010 to 2012.

An Important Target Date for the James Webb Space Telescope on This Week @NASA – June 3, 2022

An important target date for the James Webb Space Telescope, an update about the next generation of spacesuits, and testing our lunar-roving robot … a few of...

NASA Announces Arrival Date of First James Webb Space Telescope Images

The most advanced space telescope ever is set to show off humanity's new eyes on the universe soon.

James Webb Space Telescope will release its 1st science-quality images July 12

It will be the day we've all been waiting for.

James Webb Space Telescope's first full-color images will be revealed on July 12th

The first spectroscopic data from the observatory will be released too..

James Webb Space Telescope will study two strange 'super-Earths'

Officials promise geology 'from 50 light-years away.'

Here are the most breathtaking images from the James Webb Space Telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope will soon begin its science missions in earnest, but the images already released to the public will take your breath away.

James Webb Space Telescope practices tracking an asteroid for the 1st time

The exercise will help the telescope keep an eye on objects in our solar system.

James Webb Space Telescope and 344 Single Points of Failure

Earlier this year, the single greatest site reliability engineering (SRE) lesson unfolded itself out in space. Last week we saw the very first, better-than-even-expected images from the James Webb Space Telescope or JWST. After ten years of design and build o…

Crisp image of a nearby galaxy captured by James Webb Space Telescope

NASA has shared an incredibly crisp image of a nearby galaxy, captured by its new James Webb Space Telescope, alongisde a blurrier image taken by its Spitzer Space Telescope.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is almost ready for science. Here's what's next.

The first science work for the $10 billion telescope should start in the early summer.

James Webb Space Telescope is 'perfectly aligned,' NASA says

The telescope's first science images drop in July.

NASA Releases Sharp Images from James Webb Space Telescope

NASA releases sharp James Webb Space telescope images.

James Webb Space Telescope's optical alignment "perfect," NASA says

The first showcase images from the $10 billion telescope will be unveiled in mid July, after instrument checkout is complete.

James Webb Space Telescope's optical alignment "perfect," NASA says

The first showcase images from the $10 billion telescope will be unveiled in mid July, after instrument checkout is complete.

James Webb Space Telescope begins final check-outs before science observations

Here's what's left for the observatory to tackle.

NASA promises James Webb Space Telescope commissioning update Monday

NASA will provide updates on imaging, thermal testing and more commissioning activities of the James Webb Space Telescope on Monday (May 9).

James Webb Space Telescope faces crucial test of thermal stability

The deep-space observatory needs to stay ultra-cool to do infrared observations of the early universe.

How the James Webb Space Telescope beat all expectations

It was supposed to have a 5.5-10 year lifetime, and take 6 months to calibrate. It's performing better than anyone anticipated.

The James Webb Space Telescope is fully aligned and ready to observe the universe

The James Webb Space Telescope is ready to observe the universe.

The James Webb Space Telescope is fully aligned and ready to observe the universe

The James Webb Space Telescope is ready to observe the universe now that its mirrors have all successfully aligned, according to an update from the Webb team.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Alignment Complete – Capturing Crisp, Focused Images

NASA’s Webb In Full Focus, Ready for Instrument Commissioning The alignment of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is now complete. After a full review, the observatory has been confirmed to be capable of capturing sharp, well-focused images with each of its fo…

The James Webb Space Telescope is fully aligned and ready to observe the universe

By Ashley Strickland, CNN

Sharp pictures! James Webb Space Telescope completes alignment in huge milestone

The Webb team can now proceed with science instrument commissioning.

James Webb Space Telescope's mirrors are cooling to deep space temperature

There's still more testing in store for the new observatory.

Excitement building at Baltimore institute for the James Webb Space Telescope's observations

The image dazzles from a computer screen in the corner of the room: six beams of red-orange light bursting from a luminous Milky Way star.

'A new window on the universe' is about to open wide: Excitement building at Baltimore institute for the James Webb Space Telescope's observations

The James Webb Space Telescope’s 18 mirror segments will soon be aligned, allowing the astronomers at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore to peer deeper into the cosmos than ever before.

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is ready for calibration after chilling out

The James Webb Space Telescope is one step closer to the day it can begin probing the depths of the universe..

Final James Webb Space Telescope instrument reaches super-cold operating temperature

'We spent years practicing for that moment,' team member says of rapidly completing instrument calibration.

James Webb Space Telescope's most heat-sensitive instrument continues cooling to absolute zero

The observatory's MIRI instrument needs to cool down almost to absolute zero, the temperature where the motion of atoms stops, before it can start observing the universe.

James Webb Space Telescope completes another stage of instrument alignment

There's only one step left to tackle.

Name of James Webb Space Telescope not yet a closed case, NASA officials say

In late September, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson stood by the name of the James Webb Space Telescope, but agency officials now say that the case is not yet closed.

How the James Webb Space Telescope's infrared detectors will open new vistas in astronomy

The telescope 'time machine' will deliver 13.5 billion years of cosmic history.

NASA's new James Webb Space Telescope will be able to sniff out methane. Here's how to tell if it's a sign of life.

Researchers lay out a framework explaining how methane could be a biosignature rather than a false alarm.

NASA mystery over ‘super-secret’ first photos from new James Webb space telescope

THE FIRST observational targets for NASA's new James Webb Space Telescope have already been selected - but the space agency is determined to keep them 'super-secret' until they've been taken in July.

NASA emails reveal internal discussions over calls to rename James Webb Space Telescope: report

The 1960s agency administrator's treatment of LGBTQ people has come under question.

James Webb Space Telescope's 1st science targets remain super secret as observatory settles in

But we know some of the later ones!

Got it! Gaia Observatory Snaps Photo of James Webb Space Telescope at L2

On February 18, 2022, the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope was photographed by ESA’s Gaia observatory. Both spacecraft are located in orbits around the Lagrange point 2 (L2), 1.5 million km from Earth in the direction away from the Sun. Gaia arrived th…

NASA's work to align the James Webb Space Telescope is extending to more instruments

It's going to take about six weeks.

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope mirror surpasses expectations as alignment continues

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has completed another critical mirror alignment step and has released the highest resolution infrared image ever taken from space. Less than two months ago, the James Webb Space Telescope took its first photos in space. The i…

New James Webb Space Telescope photo showcases single star in key mission milestone

The observatory's view of the universe is coming together.

NASA to release new James Webb Space Telescope images in update today. Here's when to look.

You can also watch a Webb mission update at 12 p.m. EDT (1600 GMT).

The James Webb Space Telescope will show us more stars than we've ever seen before

Here's what scientists hope to learn from so many stars.

James Webb Space Telescope will study icy objects in the mysterious 'graveyard of the solar system'

The mysterious Kuiper Belt, home to former planet Pluto and its moon Charon, will be a subject of study for the powerful observatory.

James Webb Space Telescope instrument gets ready to probe the universe's chemistry

The Near-Infrared Spectrograph passed initial checkouts amid the observatory's mirror alignment activities.

James Webb Space Telescope plans probe of massive star radiation

The pressure blasts away gas and dust, greatly affecting the stars' local environment.

James Webb Space Telescope Captures First Photo with Aligned Mirrors

A major milestone is now complete.

James Webb Space Telescope Delivers Splendid Star Image as Mirrors Align

NASA reports Webb's critical mirror alignment process is coming along beautifully.

James Webb Space Telescope instrument checkouts on track amid mirror alignment

The mirrors and instruments working together will enable the huge observatory's science observations.

Hubble eyes two stunning galaxies before future James Webb Space Telescope observations

It's a beautiful example of huge interacting structures in space.

James Webb Space Telescope will study Milky Way's flaring supermassive black hole

Sagittarius A* flickers every hour, making it a challenging target for telescopes.

Star twinkles 18 times in new James Webb Space Telescope image

The image reflects the observatory's distinctive hexagonal mirror.

When the next interstellar object comes, James Webb Space Telescope will be there to study it

Astronomers will be better prepared for the next interstellar visitor, thanks to Webb.

James Webb Space Telescope Locked Onto Guide Star for High Accuracy Mirror Alignment

After starting the mirror alignment with Webb’s first detection of starlight in the Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam), the telescope team is hard at work on the next steps for commissioning the telescope. To make more progress, the team needs to use another instr…

James Webb Space Telescope has locked onto guide star in crucial milestone

The fine-guidance instrument is key to keeping the space telescope pointed in the right direction.

Want to use the James Webb Space Telescope? Here's how scientists book time with the giant observatory.

How do scientists determine who gets to use the most powerful space telescope ever launched? A practice called dual-anonymous peer review has shaped the process.

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is beginning to come to life in deep space

NASA has published some of the first recognizable photos taken by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the most capable space telescope ever created.  On December 25th, 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope launched into orbit from South America’s Kourou, Fr…

James Webb Space Telescope takes first images, selfie

The James Webb Space Telescope has taken its first images, including a "selfie."

NASA unexpectedly revealed a James Webb Space Telescope 'first light' image

"For someone who's worked on a project for 22 years, to see the light come through, it is beautiful."

Fine-Tuning the James Webb Space Telescope on This Week @NASA – February 11, 2022

Fine-tuning the James Webb Space Telescope, a different view of Venus, and the science on an upcoming space station resupply mission … a few of the stories t...

This Is The James Webb Space Telescope's First-Ever Photograph of a Star

Star light, star bright, the James Webb Space Telescope has seen its first star (though it wasn't quite tonight) – and even taken a selfie, NASA announced Friday.

Behold the 1st images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope!

They aren't the most stunning cosmic photos, but they mark a huge scientific milestone.

NASA will unveil the first ever images from its James Webb Space Telescope today

It had been expected to take its first starry images in May, for release to the public in June, but the US space agency has now revealed plans to share preliminary snaps at 10:30 ET (15:30 GMT).

NASA to unveil 1st images from James Webb Space Telescope today. Here's where to find them.

The images won't be great, but will be unveiled at 10:30 am ET (1530 GMT) ahead of a NASA press conference.

Paint it black: behind the James Webb Space Telescope's signature color

BIRB is keeping Webb cool.

James Webb Space Telescope Spies its First Star

Webb has finally done the one thing telescopes are supposed to do: it detected photons.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is cooling down for its next trick: Observing the universe

The telescope's chief scientist discussed its nearly 40 days in space so far.

The James Webb Space Telescope Just Detected Its First Signal

NASA says that as the James Webb Space Telescope begins its alignment process the team saw the first photons of starlight it has detected.

Photon fantastic: James Webb Space Telescope spies its first starlight

Three months of mirror alignment gets under way

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captures its first PHOTONS of starlight

The infrared observatory launched on Christmas Day last year, taking off from the European Space Agency spaceport in French Guiana, on an Ariane 5 rocket.

Virtual Telescope Project captures a view of the James Webb Space Telescope at its final destination

It's orbiting in the bowl of the Big Dipper, from the perspective of Earth.

What's next for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope now that it's reached its parking spot

Now that NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has reached its final destination in space, there are still at least five months left of tweaks and testing before the vehicle can start observing the Universe properly.

The James Webb Space Telescope is so powerful, it can detect the heat of a bumblebee as far away as the moon — and other surprising facts

Technically, it could also see details as small as a U.S. penny at a distance of about 25 miles.

What's next for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope after its nearly million-mile journey to destination

Science operations are expected to begin in late June or early July.

James Webb Space Telescope takes up station a million miles from Earth

$10bn observatory manoeuvred into position at four times the orbit of the moon, with first images expected in June

Watch the James Webb Space Telescope glide to its deep-space parking spot today

Nearly a month after launch, the James Webb Space Telescope will arrive at its deep-space celestial destination today.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has reached its destination. Now what?

Its million-mile journey is complete. Now comes the hard part.

What is a Lagrange point, the final destination for the James Webb Space Telescope?

The James Webb Space Telescope will not orbit Earth, but rather a peculiar place in space known as a Lagrange point.

NASA Science Live: What's Next for the James Webb Space Telescope?

The past month has been an exciting one for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope — from launch in tropical French Guiana, to the two-week unfolding of this intr...

James Webb Space Telescope marks deployment of all mirrors

Next up: Arrival at L2!

Here's how the James Webb Space Telescope is aligning its mirrors in deep space

Here's how it works.

A Major Milestone for the James Webb Space Telescope, a “Mini” Monster Black Hole [Video]

A major milestone for the James Webb Space Telescope, what astronomers could learn from a “mini” monster black hole, and the latest assessment of our planet’s global surface temperature … a few of the stories to tell you about – This Week at NASA! https://you…

A Major Milestone for the James Webb Space Telescope on This Week @NASA – January 14, 2022

A major milestone for the James Webb Space Telescope, what astronomers could learn from a “mini” monster black hole, and the latest assessment of our planet’...

What will the James Webb Space Telescope look at first?

"The first images are going to be ugly."

Nasa begin months-long effort to focus James Webb space telescope

The revolutionary new scope could provide a glimpse of the cosmos dating back billions of years, but first some painstaking adjustments are needed

James Webb Space Telescope begins lining up its golden mirrors

The procedure will take about three months all told.

How the James Webb Space Telescope will create images of the ancient universe

JWST will capture the cosmos in infrared light, producing breathtaking images of distant stars and galaxies.

Look! The James Webb Space Telescope is beyond the Moon

In this edition of Inverse Daily, read stories about how far the James Webb Space Telescope has gone, why Axiom Space is building the station of the future, and more.

NASA says this will hit the James Webb Space Telescope and damage it

NASA experts have explained that the James Webb Space Telescope will be subject to some damages that'll shorten its lifespan.

NASA Says Space Debris Will Definitely Slam Into the James Webb Space Telescope

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is officially fully deployed, but it's not out of the woods just yet, because of space junk.

James Webb Space Telescope fully deploys, Northrop Grumman marks sunshield success - NASASpaceFlight.com

At 18:17 UTC on January 8, 2022, the joint NASA, ESA (European Space Agency), and…

The James Webb Space Telescope is fully deployed. So what's next for the biggest observatory off Earth?

The generational observatory is en route to its parking spot and getting ready to test its mirrors and instruments.

James Webb Space Telescope: Primary Mirror Deployment – Mission Control Live

Watch James Webb Space Telescope experts give real-time updates on the final step in the observatory’s deployment: the unfolding of the second of Webb’s two ...

The James Webb Space Telescope Finishes Unfolding: How to Watch

While there are no cameras aboard the spacecraft, NASA is providing updates as the telescope deploys its mirrors. Here’s what you need to know.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Could Find Redshift Galaxies That Are the Oldest Objects in the Universe

Redshift galaxies might very well reveal the secret origins about, well, everything.

A Week of Deployments for the James Webb Space Telescope on This Week @NASA – January 7, 2022

A week of deployments for the James Webb Space Telescope, another remarkable achievement for Hubble, and helping to improve launch safety … a few of the stor...

Gorgeous HD Footage Shows Humanity's Final View of The James Webb Space Telescope

We can all breathe a bit easier now. In spite of a launch bedeviled by problem after problem, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is finally in space, making its way to its new home.

James Webb Space Telescope has unfolded 1st wing of massive golden mirror

Unfolding the two side wings of the James Webb Space Telescope's golden primary mirror marks the last major task in assembling the observatory.

The James Webb Space Telescope's Orbit Is Gonna Be Absolutely Deranged

In an animation, the James Webb Space Telescope is doing a seemingly chaotic loop-de-loop across the solar system. But there's method to the madness.

James Webb Space Telescope deploys radiator to keep cool

A final latch unhooked to deploy the radiator into place, clearing the way for final mirror unfolding steps.

This amazing HD video is the last view we'll ever have of the James Webb Space Telescope

The newly released HD video shows the observatory flying away from its rocket toward deep space.

James Webb Space Telescope Successfully Deploys Secondary Mirror – “Another Banner Day for JWST!”

Today, Webb teams successfully deployed the observatory’s secondary mirror support structure. When light from the distant universe hits Webb’s iconic 18 gold primary mirrors, it will reflect off and hit the smaller, 2.4-foot (.74-meter) secondary mirror, whic…

James Webb Space Telescope extends secondary mirror

Another major milestone for the $10bn observatory as its secondary mirror is locked into position.

James Webb Space Telescope nails secondary mirror deployment

"We actually have a telescope."

James Webb Space Telescope: Secondary Mirror Deployment - Mission Control Live

James Webb Space Telescope experts give real-time updates on deployment of the telescope’s secondary mirror. The secondary mirror is one of the most importa...

James Webb Space Telescope: Sun shield is fully deployed

The unfurling of the observatory's giant sun shade is a major milestone for the $10bn mission.

With James Webb Space Telescope’s huge sunshield in place, focus shifts to big mirrors

Mirror deployment is expected to begin in earnest this weekend.

NASA successfully deploys complex sunshield on James Webb Space Telescope

On January 4th, NASA successfully finished the deployment of the sunshield on the James Webb Space Telescope, a complicated piece of equipment that’s necessary for keeping the observatory extra cold during its mission.

James Webb Space Telescope: Sunshield Deployment - Mission Control Live

James Webb Space Telescope experts give real-time updates in the final stages of the telescope’s sunshield deployment. A major milestone, the successful shie...

James Webb Space Telescope: Everything is 'hunky dory'

The US space agency says the post-launch set-up activities on the new observatory are going well.

James Webb space telescope engineers take extra time to ensure smooth sunshade deploy

It will take two days to tension the sunshade, which is the size of a tennis court.

NASA delays tightening James Webb Space Telescope sunshield to study power system

NASA personnel are spending the day studying the power subsystem of the massive James Webb Space Telescope to ensure the spacecraft is ready to execute a key procedure.

How to watch the James Webb Space Telescope deploy its sunshield tomorrow

The James Webb Space Telescope is still unfolding, and tomorrow will see the tensioning of its sunshield. Here's how to watch live coverage of the event.

James Webb Space Telescope team taking a rest day before sunshield tensioning begins

The team behind NASA's James Webb Space Telescope will take a day off after unfolding the observatory's massive sunshield.

James Webb Space Telescope unfurls massive sunshield in major deployment milestone

This was one of Webb's most nerve-wracking post-launch steps.

Why the James Webb Space Telescope's sunshield deployment takes so long

It's a very complicated endeavor.

Skywatcher spots James Webb Space Telescope from Earth in telescope photos

Watch as the most powerful space telescope ever built drifts ever farther from Earth.

James Webb Space Telescope uncovers massive sunshield in next step of risky deployment

The James Webb Space Telescope has unwrapped its sunshield, crossing another important item off of its lengthy and risky deployment to-do list.

A Divided World United to Launch the James Webb Space Telescope

“I’ve always seen space as an area where we cooperate, through all the trying times,” said a professor who oversaw mission control for the global effort to launch a $10 billion telescope into space.

James Webb Space Telescope extends its tower assembly to make way for sunshield deployment

The beam will make room for Webb's sunshield to fully unfold.

James Webb Space Telescope's fuel expected to last more than 10 years

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, initially expected to last about five to ten years, is now expected to last longer than 10 years due to extra propellant. The powerful telescope was successfully launched into space on Christmas day and marked the beginning …

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is finally unfurling its sunshield

The deployment of the shade on the $10 billion telescope began Tuesday with the successful lowering of two arms known as Utilized Pallet Structures.

James Webb Space Telescope begins unfolding its massive sunshield

'Our telescope is blooming like a flower in space,' the US space agency tweeted,' adding that 'this marks the start of a major phase to #UnfoldTheUniverse: our sunshield deployment.'

James Webb Space Telescope Begins Critical Sunshield Deployment

Early this afternoon the Webb mission operations team concluded the deployment of the first of two structures that hold within them Webb’s most unpredictable and in many ways complicated component: the sunshield. The structures – called the Forward and Aft Un…

James Webb Space Telescope sunshade deployment begins in critical milestone for $10 billion mission

It will take about five days to deploy the James Webb Space Telescope's fragile sunshade in a complex and high-risk procedure.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is about to transform into its final form

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope may have successfully launched on December 25th, but the spacecraft still has a long road ahead before it can start observing the Universe. Over the next couple of weeks, the observatory will transform and reshape itself, a p…

Scientists Hold Their Breath As James Webb Space Telescope Deploys With High Hopes

Mat Kaplan, host of Planetary Radio, talks about how the James Webb Space Telescope mission is progressing post-launch with features still deploying, and wha...

Utah researchers worked on James Webb Space Telescope, plan to use it

The James Webb telescope launched just a few days ago and some Utah researchers played a role in bringing it to reality and signed up for research time on it.

James Webb Space Telescope en route to L2; deployment sequence underway - NASASpaceFlight.com

Following a launch on December 25 atop an Arianespace Ariane 5 rocket, the joint NASA/ESA/CSA…

James Webb Space Telescope successfully deploys antenna

The antenna will eventually beam Webb's cosmic images to Earth.

Comet Leonard soars behind the plume from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope launch

The incredible shot, which is featured as NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day, was taken from Thailand and shows a pagoda in Doi Inthanon National Park in the foreground.

Biden and Kamala hail the launch of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope

President Biden and Vice President Harris commended NASA for the Christmas Day launch of the James Webb Space Telescope which completed its first mid-course correction burn

'29 days on the edge:' What's next for NASA's newly launched James Webb Space Telescope

Launch kicked off a long journey for the $10 billion observatory.

James Webb Space Telescope notches crucial maneuver to set its path

The James Webb Space Telescope is truly on its way.

James Webb Space Telescope: How will it work? - BBC News

The BBC’s science editor Rebecca Morelle on how the observatory hopes to capture the history of our Universe.The $10bn James Webb telescope has left Earth on...

James Webb Space Telescope Launches on Journey to See the Dawn of Starlight

Astronomers were jubilant as the spacecraft made it off the launchpad following decades of delays and cost overruns. The Webb is set to offer a new keyhole into the earliest moments of our universe.

James Webb Space Telescope lifts off on historic mission

The launch of the $10bn successor to the Hubble telescope opens a new era in space exploration.

James Webb Space Telescope's rocket begins fueling up for launch

The rocket that will finally launch NASA's James Webb Space Telescope today (Dec. 25) has begun fueling for liftoff.

Live coverage: Countdown begins for launch of James Webb Space Telescope – Spaceflight Now

Watch the James Webb Space Telescope launch at 7:20 AM ET

After far too many delays over the years to count, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope will finally make its way to space tomorrow..

James Webb Space Telescope: The scientific mysteries no other observatory could unravel

The James Webb Space Telescope will change our view of the universe.

It's a Christmas Miracle: The James Webb Space Telescope Is on The Launchpad!

The science community is getting a very long-awaited Christmas gift this year – the much-delayed launch of the James Webb Space Telescope!

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope rolls out for Christmas launch

The James Webb Space Telescope is finally on the launchpad after years of delays. The space observatory is expected to launch on December 25.

All the news from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope mission

On December 25th, NASA is finally set to launch its James Webb Space Telescope mission into space. It’s taken decades to get to this point, and we’ve been covering this mission for years. Catch up on all the stories and updates about this revolutionary new sp…

James Webb Space Telescope: what to expect from the NASA mission

On December 25th, NASA is set to launch one of the most important space missions of the decade, sending a massive new observatory into space called the James Webb Space Telescope. It’s a launch that’s been decades in the making, and it is also packed full of …

How to Watch the Launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (and Why It’s Big Deal)

Humanity could be on the verge of world-changing discoveries—provided everything goes according to plan.

How to watch NASA's James Webb Space Telescope launch online in several languages on Christmas Day

Liftoff of NASA's new giant space telescope is set for Dec. 25 at 7:20 a.m. EST (1220 GMT).

Science and music collide with the James Webb Space Telescope

Webb has a secret ingredient.

James Webb Space Telescope Launch Postponed – Here’s Why and the New Launch Date

NASA and Arianespace successfully completed the Launch Readiness Review for the James Webb Space Telescope on December 21. The team authorized the Ariane 5 rocket carrying Webb to rollout and the start of launch sequencing for the mission. Additionally, Webb …

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope launch delayed to Christmas due to bad weather

Add one more day to the countdown.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope – Official Mission Trailer

We don’t yet know what the James Webb Space Telescope will uncover. Will we get answers? Will we have more questions? One thing’s certain: The story of us is...

#EZScience: Taking Light Apart with the James Webb Space Telescope

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is heading to space to explore the universe as no telescope has before. This observatory has both cameras and spectrographs...

How astronomers decided where to point NASA's James Webb Space Telescope

Once NASA launches its powerful new observatory, the James Webb Space Telescope, the spacecraft is already slated to do more than 10,000 hours of science in its first year of life. Here’s how scientists prioritized what the telescope should do first.

James Webb Space Telescope nears long-awaited launch day

After nearly two decades of development, the space observatory is scheduled to blast off no earlier than December 24.

Decades of work are riding on the James Webb Space Telescope. What happens if it fails?

As one of the most expensive space missions in history, there's a lot on the line for launch

James Webb Space Telescope vs. Hubble: How will their images compare?

"It will take amazing images, they will be better than what Hubble did," said Webb project scientist Klaus Pontoppidan.

Nasa sets new date for James Webb space telescope launch

The instrument will be the largest and most powerful telescope ever to be launched into space

James Webb Space Telescope given revised 24 December launch

The US and European space agencies are now ready to proceed with the launch of Hubble's successor.

James Webb Space Telescope launch date, time, and how to watch NASA’s livestream

The James Webb Space Telescope is set to launch on December 24. The telescope will transform space science as we know it. Here's how to watch it live.

Vergecast: James Webb Space Telescope's launch next week, cool gadgets launched this week

The Vergecast covers NASA’s plan for launching the James Webb Space Telescope, a new Sony speaker, this week’s software updates, and much more.

The James Webb Space Telescope launches soon. Here's what it could show us

The upcoming launch of NASA's powerful James Webb Space Telescope should let astronomers see what some of the universe's first stars and galaxies looked like soon after the Big Bang.

Faulty cable responsible for latest James Webb Space Telescope launch delay

A faulty data cable between the James Webb Space Telescope and launch pad equipment caused the big observatory's latest launch delay.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope launch: Live updates

Read the latest news about NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope launch pushed to Christmas Eve

The highly anticipated launch of the James Webb Space Telescope is facing yet another delay before it can lift off the launchpad. Now, the telescope is expected to launch on December 24 because teams are investigating a communication issue.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has a shiny giant mirror made of gold hexagons. Here's why.

For one: why is it gold?

James Webb Space Telescope Launch Is Making Astronomers Very Anxious

The James Webb Space Telescope is endowed with the hopes and trepidations of a generation of astronomers.

James Webb Space Telescope Launch — Official NASA Broadcast

Watch the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope—the most powerful space telescope ever made. This mission is scheduled to lift off at 7:20 a.m. EST (12:20...

Looking back in time with the James Webb Space Telescope

Scott Pelley reports on the James Webb Space Telescope, due to launch December 22. Scientists hope it will be able to see the universe’s first stars and gala...

James Webb Space Telescope: Looking back in time to catch the earliest starlight in creation - 60 Minutes

Scott Pelley reports on the James Webb Space Telescope, due to launch December 22. Scientists hope it will be able to see the universe's first stars and galaxies.

The James Webb Space Telescope: Looking back towards the beginning of time

100 times more powerful than Hubble, it's the most ambitious, complex space observatory ever built, and its launch next week will usher in a new era in our understanding of the origin and evolution of the cosmos.

5 Things to Know About The James Webb Space Telescope Before It Launches

The James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful space observatory ever built, is finally set for launch in late December after decades of waiting.

James Webb Space Telescope set to launch on hunt for Earth-like exoplanets

The James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful space observatory ever built, is set for launch in late December from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana after decades of waiting. An engineering marvel, the telescope is expected to beam back new clues to th…

James Webb space telescope fuelled for launch

Largest space telescope ever is due to lift off from Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana on 22 December

$10 Billion James Webb Space Telescope Fueled for Launch

The James Webb Space Telescope was fuelled inside the payload preparation facility at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana ahead of its launch on Ariane 5. Webb’s thrusters will use this propellant to make critical course-corrections after separation from Aria…

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is fueled up for its Dec. 22 launch

The James Webb Space Telescope is fully loaded and one step closer to taking flight.

It's primed and full of fuel, the James Webb Space Telescope is ready to be packed up prior to launch

Fingers crossed the telescope will finally take to space on 22 December

Why NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Matters So Much

The James Webb Space Telescope has the potential to rewrite the history of the cosmos and reshape humanity’s position within it. But first, a lot of things have to work just right.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on track for Dec. 22 launch

An incident during processing earlier this month didn't cause any serious problems, NASA determined.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on track for Dec. 22 launch

An incident during processing earlier this month didn't cause any serious problems, NASA determined.

What is the James Webb Space Telescope and when will it launch?

It's one of the grand scientific undertakings of our times, but what exactly will James Webb do?

James Webb Space Telescope may actually truly launch this century, says NASA

Will it fly by Christmas? Betteridge's law probably applies

James Webb Space Telescope cleared for late December launch

Webb will launch on a European-built Ariane 5 rocket no earlier than Dec. 22.

NASA gives green light to fuel James Webb Space Telescope – Spaceflight Now

Nasa delays James Webb space telescope launch after ‘sudden’ incident

Technicians were preparing to attach spacecraft to launch vehicle when unplanned event took place

Launch of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Delayed After “Incident”

The launch readiness date for the James Webb Space Telescope is moving to no earlier than December 22 to allow for additional testing of the observatory, following a recent incident that occurred during Webb’s launch preparations. The incident occurred during…

'Incident' delays launch of James Webb Space Telescope

Engineers encounter a problem as they prepare to attach the $10bn Hubble successor to its rocket.

An “incident” with the James Webb Space Telescope has occurred

NASA is leading an anomaly review board to investigate and conduct additional testing.

James Webb Space Telescope launch delayed to Dec. 22

After a recent incident, Webb's launch has been delayed yet again.

NASA delays James Webb Space Telescope launch to December 22nd

NASA’s oft-delayed James Webb Space Telescope has suffered another setback..

Unfolding the universe: the commissioning process of the James Webb Space Telescope - NASASpaceFlight.com

This December, an Ariane 5 rocket will launch from Kourou, French Guiana carrying the most…

NASA's huge James Webb Space Telescope is one month from launch

Webb is scheduled to lift off on Dec. 18.

The mirror of the James Webb Space Telescope: looking into the past - NASASpaceFlight.com

When the joint NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope launches atop an Ariane 5 rocket this…

29 Days on the Edge: The Road To Launch and Beyond for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Now that NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has safely arrived at its launch site in French Guiana, on the northeastern coast of South America, technical teams have begun making progress on the final checklist of preparations before liftoff later this year. Th…

Lancaster County trucking company transports James Webb Space Telescope

Lester Summers Trucking hauled the James Webb Space Telescope to California, where it was put on a barge for its journey to a space center in French Guiana.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope will face '29 days on the edge' after launch (video)

The observatory will have to make about 50 major deployments after liftoff.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope looks squeaky clean at spaceport for December launch (photos)

Newly released pics show how big the observatory is.

NASA's $10 BILLION James Webb Space Telescope is unpacked for launch

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been unpacked in French Guiana. The $10 billion observatory is a successor to Hubble, and will let astronomers peer deeper into the Universe.

$10bn James Webb Space Telescope unpacked in Kourou

$10bn James Webb Space Telescope unpacked in Kourou

The successor to the Hubble space observatory will now be prepared for launch on 18 December.

$10bn James Webb Space Telescope unpacked in Kourou

The successor to the Hubble space observatory will now be prepared for launch on 18 December.

Resignation follows NASA rejection of James Webb Space Telescope renaming

A NASA adviser has resigned after the space agency denied their request to rename the James Webb Space Telescope.

James Webb Space Telescope completes its voyage to French Guiana

Only a million or so miles to go

NASA James Webb Space Telescope stirs controversy over name, LGBTQ discrimination

At a time when Americans are rethinking who should be represented in monuments and on buildings and street signs, the James Webb Space Telescope emerges as a case study of the fractious process of endowing an object with a name.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope arrives in French Guiana ahead of Dec. 18 launch

The $10 billion observatory just wrapped up a 16-day ocean voyage.

NASA Invites Media to James Webb Space Telescope Launch

Members of the media may now register their interest in attending the launch of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the premier space science observatory for the next decade.

Despite complaints, NASA won't rename James Webb Space Telescope: report

NASA won't rename its highly anticipated James Webb Space Telescope, despite complaints that the moniker honors a man complicit in anti-gay discrimination.

NASA won't rename James Webb Space Telescope despite controversy | TheHill

NASA says it has no plans for renaming the James Webb Space Telescope, which was named...

NASA Refuses To Rename James Webb Space Telescope

Some scientists are calling on NASA to rename the James Webb Space Telescope, arguing that its namesake was complicit in the persecution of gay government workers. NASA says the name will stay.