JWST for Scientists

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), NASA's flagship infrared observatory, developed in partnership with ESA and CSA, successfully launched on December 25, 2021. After deploying in space and alignment and calibration of the mirrors and instruments, JWST began science operations in July 2022.

Accessible to the worldwide scientific community, JWST offers scientists the opportunity to observe galaxy evolution, the formation of stars and planets, exoplanetary systems, and our own solar system, in ways never before possible. This website offers scientists information on proposing for time on JWST as well as the capabilities of the observatory's instruments and modes, data analysis tools and software, and news and events.

JWST Observer News

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JWST Press Releases

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Resources

JWST Events

  • JWebbinar 48 - NIRSpec and NIRISS Calibration Update

    22 Apr 2026

    Nearly 4 years into normal science operations, this JWebbinar will provide an update on the performance and calibration quality of NIRSpec and NIRISS. We will review the status of calibration...

  • Webb Office Hours

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    23 Apr 2026

    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...

  • Webb Office Hours

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    14 May 2026

    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...

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The NASA James Webb Space Telescope, developed in partnership with ESA and CSA, is operated by AURA’s Space Telescope Science Institute.