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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.

James Webb Space Telescope Observatory
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Identity

Aliases
JWSTWebbNext Generation Space TelescopeNGST
Family Name
James Webb Space Telescope
Full Name
James Webb Space Telescope Observatory
Roles
observatoryresearch
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
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Spacecraft Specs
Reusability
expendable

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Official Url
https://science.nasa.gov/mission/webb/

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Creation Time
July 17, 2026 at 02:25:49 UTC
Updated Time
August 13, 2026 at 20:37:17 UTC
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