James Webb Space Telescope Observatory
The James Webb Space Telescope observatory family represents NASA's active segmented-mirror infrared space observatory, developed with ESA and CSA. Northrop Grumman was the main industrial contractor, while the Space Telescope Science Institute hosts science and mission operations.
Identity
- Aliases
- JWSTWebbNext Generation Space TelescopeNGST
- Family Name
- James Webb Space Telescope
- Full Name
- James Webb Space Telescope Observatory
- Reusability
- expendable
- Slug
- james-webb-space-telescope-observatory
- Status
- active
- Type
- spacecraft
Details
- Description
- The James Webb Space Telescope observatory family represents NASA's active segmented-mirror infrared space observatory, developed with ESA and CSA. Northrop Grumman was the main industrial contractor, while the Space Telescope Science Institute hosts science and mission operations.
- First Flight Year
- 2,021
- Manufacturer Id
- jd721nj3rrbc9hy6hqxftvxatn7kpgtd
- Operator Id
- vn74x3fdyyqs9vpfmgzr2mmsg97nytez
Links
- Official Url
- https://science.nasa.gov/mission/webb/
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- 7/17/2026, 2:25:49 AM
- Updated Time
- 7/17/2026, 2:27:23 AM