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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope General Observer Scientific Programs Selected

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March 30, 2021 11:15AM (EDT)Release ID: 2021-018
Illustration of a portion of the James Webb Space Telescope's primary mirror. Each segment is outlined in yellow and contains a different image to represent Webb's scientific capabilities and the types of objects it is designed to observe.

Summary

Selected programs describe what Webb will study for much of its first year in space

Mission officials for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have announced the selection of the General Observer programs for the telescope’s first year, known as Cycle 1. The 286 selected proposals address a wide variety of science areas, such as seeking to find the first galaxies, exploring the formation of stars, and measuring physical and chemical properties of planetary systems, including our own solar system.

The selection process, conducted by the Telescope Allocation Committee comprised of nearly 200 members of the worldwide astronomical community, spanned several weeks.

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Mission officials for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have announced the selection of the General Observer programs for the telescope’s first year of science, known as Cycle 1. These specific programs will provide the worldwide astronomical community with one of the first extensive opportunities to investigate scientific targets with Webb. The 286 selected proposals address a wide variety of science areas and will help fulfill NASA’s overarching mission to further our understanding of the universe and our place in it. Webb will begin observing the universe in 2022 after the ...

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