How engineers are getting James Webb’s NIRSpec instrument ready for science
Engineers are preparing the James Webb Space Telescope for operations this summer, including readying the telescope's four science instruments.
Engineers for James Webb have stacked its 18 images into one
The long process of aligning the telescope's mirrors continues, but engineers reached an important milestone when they completed the image stacking step.
James Webb’s hexagonal image array shows its mirror’s shape
The latest update from the James Webb Space Telescope is a new image of the star HD 84406 shown 18 times in a hexagonal image array.
See the very first image (and first selfie!) from James Webb
NASA has released both the first image captured by the James Webb Space Telescope and even a selfie snapped by one of the telescope's cameras.
How James Webb will align its 18 primary mirror segments
With the James Webb Space Telescope arrived at its destination, the telescope has to go through a series of alignment processes to get it ready for science.
James Webb Space Telescope reaches destination, so now what?
Four weeks after launch, the James Webb Space Telescope has successfully reached the location from where it will explore deep space over the coming years.
How to watch NASA’s update on James Webb’s arrival at L2
As the James Webb Space Telescope makes its final burn to enter its orbit around the sun, NASA will broadcast a Science Live show about the event.
James Webb is ready to settle into its new home: Lagrange Point L2
Webb is set to arrive at its new home on Monday: A location almost one million miles away called L2, or the second Sun-Earth Lagrange point.
James Webb Space Telescope about to attempt next crucial step
Following its launch last month, the James Webb Space Telescope now faces another crucial step ahead of its work to explore deep space.
James Webb begins careful, slow process of aligning mirrors
With deployment complete, the James Webb Space Telescope team is now embarking on their next challenge: Aligning the telescope's mirror segments.
Watch Webb Space Telescope team share thoughts on mission
Watch this new NASA video in which members of the James Webb Space Telescope team talk about the mission in the run up to its Christmas Day launch.
James Webb Space Telescope unfolds its primary mirror; is now fully deployed
The James Webb Space Telescope has been fully deployed, marking an important milestone in preparing the observatory for science operations.
Why there aren’t cameras to capture the unfolding of James Webb Space Telescope
With the final deployment of the James Webb Space Telescope today, you might be disappointed there won't be videos of the telescope unfolding. Here's why.
How to watch the final stage of James Webb Space Telescope’s deployment today
NASA will shortly be broadcasting live coverage of the final stages of deployment of the James Webb Space Telescope. Here's how you can watch along at home.
Webb telescope team about to face crucial mirror deployment
Following the successful deployment of the Webb telescope's sunshield and secondary mirror, the mission team is now focusing on the next crucial step.
James Webb Space Telescope successfully deploys its huge sunshield
The James Webb Space Telescope has successfully unfurled its massive sunshield, marking the completion of a major step in the deployment process.
How to watch the James Webb Space Telescope deploy its sunshield this week
The James Webb Space Telescope is still unfolding, and today will see the tensioning of its sunshield. Here's how to watch live coverage of the event.
James Webb’s sunshield extended to its full 47-foot width
The James Webb Space Telescope is deploying its tennis court-sized sunshield -- a complex operation of many steps which began earlier this week.
NASA just dropped an exciting update about the Webb space telescope
As the James Webb Space Telescope continues to gradually deploy, NASA has dropped some exciting news about the longevity of the mission.
NASA declares first part of Webb sunshield deployment a success
NASA has confirmed the success of the first two steps in deploying the enormous sunshield of the James Webb Space Telescope.
James Webb Space Telescope to begin crucial deployment step on Tuesday
As of Monday, the James Webb Space Telescope is a quarter of the way to its destination orbit. But there are still lots of things that have to go right.
Webb space telescope has launched, but trickiest bit is yet to come
The James Webb Space Telescope launched to great fanfare on Christmas Day, but before it can get to work, it has to complete some challenging maneuvers.
The James Webb Space Telescope is about to supercharge our hunt for exoplanets
The James Webb Space Telescope is set to launch in the coming months, and when it does, it will completely revolutionize how we hunt for habitable planets.
James Webb Space Telescope launched on mission to uncover secrets of the universe
A new era in astronomy is underway, with the successful launch today of the world's most powerful space telescope.
How to watch the James Webb Space Telescope launch to space
The latest launch schedule for the James Webb Space Space Telescope suggests it will head to space early on Saturday morning. Here's how to watch.
Watch NASA’s trailer for launch of most powerful space telescope ever
Check out NASA’s wonderfully cinematic trailer for the James Webb Space Telescope mission, which is set to launch this weekend.
NASA offers important update on health of James Webb Space Telescope
NASA has released an update on the health of the James Webb Space Telescope after a recent incident that could've caused a serious delay to its launch schedule.
James Webb Space Telescope suffers another launch delay
The launch of the James Webb Space Telescope has suffered another delay after an incident at the launch site that means more checks will have to be carried out.
See the mighty James Webb Space Telescope being unboxed in a cleanroom
A video from the European Space Agency (ESA) shows the James Webb Space Telescope being unboxed from its shipping container and unpacked ahead of its launch.
James Webb Space Telescope arrives in French Guiana ahead of launch
The James Webb Space Telescope, which will allow astronomers to hunt for habitable exoplanets, has arrived at its launch destination in French Guiana.
Most powerful space telescope ever built gets a new launch date
NASA has announced a new launch date for the James Webb Space Telescope, described as the most powerful space telescope ever built.
James Webb Space Telescope completes final testing ahead of launch
The James Webb Space Telescope has completed its final tests and is now being prepared for its journey to its launch site.
How NASA is testing the James Webb Space Telescope before its launch
The James Webb telescope has suffered a series of delays but is creeping towards launch, with the completion of three milestones in its final round of testing.
James Webb Space Telescope launch date slips again
The James Webb Space Telescope will not launch on October 31 as previously scheduled. Various concerns have pushed the launch date to November or December.