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James Webb Space Telescope Artist’s Illustration

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.

This artist’s illustration displays the scientific capabilities of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Webb’s large mirror, near- to mid-infrared sensitivity, and high-resolution imaging and spectroscopic capabilities will allow astronomers to search for the first galaxies, explore the formation of stars, and measure physical and chemical properties of planetary systems, including our own solar system.

  • Release Date
    March 30, 2021
  • Science Release
    NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope General Observer Scientific Programs Selected
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  • Credit
    Image: NASA, ESA, CSA, Ann Feild (STScI)

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Last Updated
Aug 28, 2025
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Laura Betz
NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, Maryland
laura.e.betz@nasa.gov

Image Credit

NASA, ESA, CSA, Ann Feild (STScI)

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