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

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  • 2023 Annual Report

    Last year, Hubble released an extensive ultraviolet dataset, Webb marked its first full year of science, and work was well underway for Roman’s software system.
    Horizontal is split into four sections. From left to right: Hubble image of NGC 1333, an all-sky mosaic from TESS represents MAST, a Webb image of Rho Ophiuchi, and an illustration representing the Roman Space Telescope’s expansive view.

  • What Are Hubble and Webb Looking at Now?

    Check out the revamped Space Telescope Live to find out what Hubble and Webb are currently observing.
    Space Telescope Live logo in white on a purple to black background with a simple illustration of space, including stars, a planet with rings, and hints of dust clouds and galaxy arms. The logo consists of a a target sight inside a square on the left, and the words "Space Telescope Live" on the right. Below the logo are the words "Interactive Explorer."

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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