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Letter from the Director
Dr. Ken Sembach reflects on the myriad ways STScI staff have successfully adapted to the changing field of astronomy, developing innovative tools and techniques to support our missions and our community.
Expanding Our View with WFIRST
As the newly appointed Science Operations Center, the institute will help ensure the scientific success of NASA’s upcoming Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope.
Designing the Future of Astronomy
Staff at the institute are active in all aspects of the Astro2020 Decadal Review, which advises our national science agencies on the priorities for new astronomy initiatives and observatories.
Preparation and Anticipation
We are preparing for the science and mission operations of the James Webb Space Telescope.
Stronger Than Ever
Learn how staff at the institute launched groundbreaking science programs with the Hubble Space Telescope.
Manipulating Starlight
STScI’s Russell B. Makidon Optics Laboratory continues to advance state-of-the-art tools for future flagship missions.
Making Big Data Collaborative and Accessible
The Mikulski Archive for Space Telescopes continues to develop as a place of active research and collaboration.
Rehearsing for Launch
Explore the Webb Mission Operations Center to learn how our engineers are preparing for the communications and collaborations for successful launch and commissioning.
Hubble in the News
An interstellar comet, a black hole, and a “heavy metal” exoplanet made headlines in 2019.
Discovery, Shared
Public engagement that makes astronomy exciting, engaging, and relevant to a diverse audience.
Empowering Ourselves
Each of us has a responsibility to help create safer environments for the people around us.
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Dr. Ken Sembach reflects on the myriad ways STScI staff have successfully adapted to the changing field of astronomy, developing innovative tools and techniques to support our missions and our community.
As the newly appointed Science Operations Center, the institute will help ensure the scientific success of NASA’s upcoming Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope scheduled for launch in the mid-2020s.
Staff at the institute are active in all aspects of the Astro2020 Decadal Review, which advises our national science agencies on the priorities for new astronomy initiatives and observatories.
We are preparing for the science and mission operations of the James Webb Space Telescope.
Learn how staff at the institute launched groundbreaking science programs with the Hubble Space Telescope.
STScI’s Russell B. Makidon Optics Laboratory continues to advance state-of-the-art tools for future flagship missions.
The Mikulski Archive for Space Telescopes continues to develop as a place of active research and collaboration.
Explore the Webb Mission Operations Center to learn how our engineers are preparing for the communications and collaborations for successful launch and commissioning.
An interstellar comet, a black hole, and a “heavy metal” exoplanet made headlines in 2019.
Public engagement that makes astronomy exciting, engaging, and relevant to a diverse audience.
Each of us has a responsibility to help create safer environments for the people around us.
Dr. Kenneth Sembach reflects on this year’s accomplishments, including Hubble's ultraviolet spectroscopic study, our ongoing efforts to prepare for Webb, and a WFIRST mission milestone.
Our archive team prepares data releases and creates software to further astronomical research worldwide.
In response to user feedback, the institute is rolling out enhancements and training to support researchers who will use NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.
Staff at the institute’s optics lab are designing technologies that will support future large space-based observatories operating a million miles from Earth.