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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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The Lives and Deaths of Star Clusters, and the Black Holes They Make Along the Way
The life cycles of star clusters are an integral part of the formation of galaxies and their black hole populations. In these dense stellar environments, stars and black holes participate...
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What Biogeochemical Information Is Preserved in the Lipids of Extreme Archaea?
All life as we know it builds cell membranes that serve as an essential barrier from the external environment and facilitate the flow of matter and energy. The lipid membrane composition...
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Galactic Plane Survey Community Workshop
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA's next flagship observatory, is planned for launch in late 2026. An Early-Definition Astrophysics Survey Assessment Committee composed...
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Spring Colloquium: Presentations from STScI Postdocs
Presentations and introductions from STScI Postdocs. Speakers to be announced.
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Webb Office Hours
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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Exoplanet Atmospheres Revealed: Insights from JWST Observations
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is revolutionizing the field of exoplanet atmospheric science with its unprecedented stability and wavelength coverage. From revealing previously...
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