Mission controllers at the Space Telescope Science Institute connect with #Webb at least 2-3 times per 24 hours. They work with planners as well as schedulers at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory & the DSN complexes to plan communications months in advance, since many other observatories also use the DSN. #NASA #JWST #NASAWebb
Space Telescope Science Institute
Research Services
Baltimore, MD 17,393 followers
Expanding the frontiers of space astronomy. We help humanity explore the universe.
About us
We are the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, Maryland, operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy. We help humanity explore the universe with advanced space telescopes and ever-growing data archives. Established in 1981, we have helped guide the most famous observatory in history, the Hubble Space Telescope. Since its launch in 1990, we have performed the science operations for Hubble. We also lead the science and mission operations for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), which launched on December 25, 2021. We will perform parts of the science operations for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, in formulation for launch in late 2026, and we are partners on several other NASA missions. Our staff conducts world-class scientific research; our Barbara A. Mikulski Archive for Space Telescopes (MAST) curates and disseminates data from over 20 astronomical missions; and we bring science to the world through internationally recognized news, education, and public outreach programs. We value our diverse workforce and civility in the workplace, and seek to be an example for others to follow. OUR STRATEGIC GOALS • Excel in the science operations of NASA's current and future astrophysics flagship missions. • Advance state-of-the-art astronomical research, archives, and tools for scientific discovery. • Make the world's astronomical information accessible to all. • Promote an inclusive, equitable workplace and cultivate a diverse, engaged workforce.
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http://www.stsci.edu
External link for Space Telescope Science Institute
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Baltimore, MD
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1982
- Specialties
- Research, Engineering, Data Science, Business Services, IT, Astronomy, Education, Science Operations, Science Data, Graphic Design, Data Visualization Design, Communication, Public Outreach, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Space Astronomy, Telescopes, Data Archives, Education, Software Development, Instrumentation, Hubble Space Telescope, James Webb Space Telescope, Space-based science missions, and Roman Space Telescope
Locations
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Primary
3700 San Martin Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218, US
Employees at Space Telescope Science Institute
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This animation shows how the massive star Eta Carinae survived a major eruption in the 1840s. In this scenario, Eta Carinae initially began as a triple-star system. Two hefty stars in the system are orbiting closely and a third companion is orbiting...
Animation Showing Scenario for Eta Carinae Outburst
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Maryland enjoyed clear skies last night, allowing us to see the stunning Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis. Here are some incredible pictures captured by our staff of this beautiful phenomenon. #northernlights #auroraborealis
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Fly across the local galactic neighborhood to the Triangulum galaxy (M33), a smaller spiral than our Milky Way galaxy. Zoom in first on one of M33's bright regions of star birth, nebula NGC 604, glowing with hot ionized hydrogen gas. The remarkable...
Zoom into the Triangulum Galaxy - Hubble Space Telescope #shorts
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We are at Capitol Technology University Fall Career Fair! Stop by our booth to meet our Rectruiter, Shelly Abrams, and discover the exciting career opportunities available at the Space Telescope Science Institute. #careerfair #2024careerfair #fallcareerfair
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This animated diagram shows the position of Earth relative to Jupiter during a period spanning approximately 90 days (between December 2023 and March 2024) when the giant planet Jupiter ranged from 391 million to 512 million miles from the Sun. During...
Observations of Jupiter Over Time - Hubble Space Telescope
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We're #hiring a new Senior Software Engineer- Data Systems Branch in Baltimore, Maryland. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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This animation dissolves between two Hubble Space Telescope photos of comet C/2019 Y4 (ATLAS), taken on April 20 and 23, 2020. Hubble provides the sharpest views yet of the breakup of the solid nucleus of the comet, identifying as many as 30 separate...
Comet ATLAS Fade Between April 20 and April 23, 2020 - Hubble Space Telescope #shorts
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This time-lapse movie is assembled from Hubble Space Telescope observations spanning approximately 90 days (between December 2023 and March 2024) when the giant planet Jupiter ranged from 391 million to 512 million miles from the Sun. Astronomers...
Jupiter Great Red Spot Movie - Hubble Space Telescope
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