The first images from James Webb will be released in July
NASA has announced the date when the first full-color images from the new James Webb Space Telescope will be released.
James Webb Telescope eyes exoplanet with oceans of lava
The James Webb Space Telescope team has identified a couple of exoplanets it wants to explore, including one featuring oceans of lava.
James Webb will investigate targets in our cosmic backyard
Included in the objects James Webb will be studying, as well as distant galaxies and far-off stars, are targets right here in our own solar system,
All of the modes James Webb instruments will use to study the universe
With the James Webb Space Telescope fully aligned, NASA has shared an update about the 17 different modes that will be possible using Webb's four instruments,
How engineers will calibrate James Webb’s 4 instruments
With its mirrors and instruments all fully aligned, Webb is undertaking the next big step in getting ready for science: Commissioning the instruments.
James Webb Space Telescope to feature on new U.S. stamps
A new stamp celebrating the most powerful space telescope ever built will be issued by the United States Postal Service later this year.
James Webb Space Telescope fully aligned and capturing crisp images
NASA has shared an image showing the sharpness check of all of Webb's instruments, showing that they are all crisp and properly focused.
James Webb’s mirrors are almost, but not quite, cooled
With James Webb's MIRI instrument now cooled to its operating temperature, the telescope is approaching its final temperature as it mirrors cool as well.
James Webb researcher on how telescope will investigate exoplanet atmospheres
A researcher who will be using the James Webb Space Telescope shares how they will investigate exoplanet atmospheres.
James Webb Space Telescope has gone cold, but that’s good
Almost four months after launch, the James Webb Space Telescope has just taken a big step toward making its first observations of deep space.
One of James Webb’s first targets is Jupiter. Here’s why
The James Webb Space Telescope is often called the successor to Hubble, and is built to peer into deep space -- so why is NASA aiming it at Jupiter?
James Webb’s MIRI instrument about to face most daunting challenge yet
NASA has shared an update on the process of getting James Webb's MIRI instrument down to temperature and ready for alignment.
Three of James Webb’s four instruments are now aligned
The long process of getting the James Webb Space Telescope ready to begin collecting science data continues, and the Webb team has met another goal.
James Webb’s MIRI instrument has both a heater and a cooler
The long process of getting the James Webb Space Telescope ready for science operations continues, with the ongoing alignment of three of its instruments.
James Webb begins aligning 3 of its instruments
With James Webb Space Telescope's mirrors aligned with its first instrument, now the team need to work on aligning the other three instruments,
Image of James Webb snapped by the Gaia observatory
The Gaia observatory was recently able to snap a picture of the James Webb observatory in its orbit at L2.
James Webb Space Telescope team delivers best possible news
The James Webb Space Telescope team has reported on its efforts to align the observatory's mirror, confirming that it's performing beyond expectations.
James Webb researcher reveals how it will investigate the early universe
A researcher working with the James Webb Space Telescope has shared information about how it will look back in time at some of the earliest stars and galaxies.
How engineers are getting James Webb’s NIRSpec instrument ready for science
Engineers are preparing the James Webb Space Telescope for operations this summer, including readying the telescope's four science instruments.
Engineers for James Webb have stacked its 18 images into one
The long process of aligning the telescope's mirrors continues, but engineers reached an important milestone when they completed the image stacking step.
James Webb’s hexagonal image array shows its mirror’s shape
The latest update from the James Webb Space Telescope is a new image of the star HD 84406 shown 18 times in a hexagonal image array.
See the very first image (and first selfie!) from James Webb
NASA has released both the first image captured by the James Webb Space Telescope and even a selfie snapped by one of the telescope's cameras.
How James Webb will align its 18 primary mirror segments
With the James Webb Space Telescope arrived at its destination, the telescope has to go through a series of alignment processes to get it ready for science.
James Webb Space Telescope reaches destination, so now what?
Four weeks after launch, the James Webb Space Telescope has successfully reached the location from where it will explore deep space over the coming years.
How to watch NASA’s update on James Webb’s arrival at L2
As the James Webb Space Telescope makes its final burn to enter its orbit around the sun, NASA will broadcast a Science Live show about the event.
James Webb is ready to settle into its new home: Lagrange Point L2
Webb is set to arrive at its new home on Monday: A location almost one million miles away called L2, or the second Sun-Earth Lagrange point.
James Webb Space Telescope about to attempt next crucial step
Following its launch last month, the James Webb Space Telescope now faces another crucial step ahead of its work to explore deep space.
James Webb begins careful, slow process of aligning mirrors
With deployment complete, the James Webb Space Telescope team is now embarking on their next challenge: Aligning the telescope's mirror segments.
Watch Webb Space Telescope team share thoughts on mission
Watch this new NASA video in which members of the James Webb Space Telescope team talk about the mission in the run up to its Christmas Day launch.
James Webb Space Telescope unfolds its primary mirror; is now fully deployed
The James Webb Space Telescope has been fully deployed, marking an important milestone in preparing the observatory for science operations.
Why there aren’t cameras to capture the unfolding of James Webb Space Telescope
With the final deployment of the James Webb Space Telescope today, you might be disappointed there won't be videos of the telescope unfolding. Here's why.
How to watch the final stage of James Webb Space Telescope’s deployment today
NASA will shortly be broadcasting live coverage of the final stages of deployment of the James Webb Space Telescope. Here's how you can watch along at home.
Webb telescope team about to face crucial mirror deployment
Following the successful deployment of the Webb telescope's sunshield and secondary mirror, the mission team is now focusing on the next crucial step.
James Webb Space Telescope successfully deploys its huge sunshield
The James Webb Space Telescope has successfully unfurled its massive sunshield, marking the completion of a major step in the deployment process.