James Webb Space Telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a planned orbital infrared observatory, intended (in part) to replace the aging Hubble Space Telescope. It will be jointly constructed and operated by ESA and NASA. Formerly called the Next Generation Space Telescope (or NGST), it was renamed after NASA's second administrator, James E. Webb, in 2002. The telescope's launch is planned for 2011.

Related Topics:
Infrared - Hubble Space Telescope - ESA - NASA - James E. Webb - 2002 - 2011

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