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We Are Multi-Mission

We help humanity explore the universe with advanced space telescopes and ever-growing data archives.

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We Further Scientific Research

We envision, define, and operate missions that offer cutting-edge research opportunities for the astronomical community.

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We Inspire Through Outreach

We share scientific knowledge of the universe in ways that inspire, excite, challenge, and educate.

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  • Webb Office Hours

    Webb Office Hours
    9 May 2024

    The JWST User Community is invited to call into Webb Office Hours to ask questions and directly interact with a team of STScI JWST experts via WebEx. We welcome questions about the...

  • Getting to Know the Neighbors: Detailed Characterization of our Nearest Planetary Systems

    Getting to Know the Neighbors: Detailed Characterization of our Nearest Planetary Systems
    15 May 2024

    Over the past thirty years, astronomers have made extraordinary progress in detecting planets around other stars. We now know that stars commonly host planets with a wider range of...

  • YAE In-Person Family STEM Forum

    YAE In-Person Family STEM Forum
    16 May 2024

    Please join us for an in-person joint Youth for Astronomy & Engineering Program "STEM Forum" and Cosmic Visions student art exhibition on May 16, 2024 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm....

  • JWebbinar 32 - JWST Data Analysis with Jdaviz

    JWebbinar 32 - JWST Data Analysis with Jdaviz
    22 May 2024

    This JWebbinar will introduce participants to the Jdaviz visualization package. Presenters will provide examples of the latest developed features available in the various configurations...

  • Simulating Galaxies

    Simulating Galaxies
    22 May 2024

    Abstract coming soon. Speaker: Sarah Loebman (University of California, Merced)

  • Webb Office Hours

    Webb Office Hours
    23 May 2024

    The JWST User Community is invited to call into Webb Office Hours to ask questions and directly interact with a team of STScI JWST experts via WebEx. We welcome questions about the...

About the Institute

STScI's Astronomical Imagery Slideshow

NGC 3627
Bug Nebula
Spiral Galaxy NGC 1300
Small Magellanic Cloud
Stephan's Quintet
Faint glow within galaxy clusters
Supernova Remnant 0509-67.5
Horsehead Nebula (Infrared)
Heart of the Tarantula Nebula
Westerlund 2