Space Telescope

Massive galaxies near cosmic dawn uncovered

Feb 23, 2023

Astronomers have discovered what appear to be massive galaxies dating back to within 600 million years of the Big Bang, suggesting the early universe may have had a stellar fast-track that produced these “monsters.”

NASA space telescope’s 1st cosmic view

Jul 12, 2022

The first image from NASA’s new space telescope unveiled Monday is brimming with galaxies and offers the deepest look of the cosmos ever captured.

Space telescope in home stretch of tests

May 10, 2022

NASA’s new space telescope is in the home stretch of testing, with science observations expected to begin in July, astronomers said Monday.

Space telescope’s image of star gets photobombed

Mar 17, 2022

NASA’s new space telescope has gazed into the distant universe and shown perfect vision.

NASA’s new space telescope sees 1st starlight, takes selfie

Feb 12, 2022

NASA’s new space telescope has captured its first starlight and even taken a selfie of its giant, gold mirror.

New space telescope reaches final stop

Jan 25, 2022

The world’s biggest, most powerful space telescope arrived at its observation post 1 million miles from Earth.

Space telescope's quest to behold 1st stars

Dec 26, 2021

The world’s largest and most powerful space telescope rocketed away Saturday on a high-stakes quest.

Most powerful space telescope ready to launch

Dec 25, 2021

James Webb Space Telescope, the largest and most powerful space telescope ever constructed, will lift off on Christmas.

NASA to launch Webb Space Telescope next Friday

Dec 18, 2021

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson confirmed Friday that the James Webb Space Telescope will attempt to blast off on Dec. 24. A European Ariane rocket will provide the lift from South America’s French Guiana.