Overview of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) project

Phillip A. Sabelhaus; Doug Campbell; Mark Clampin; John Decker; Matt Greenhouse; Alan Johns; Mike Menzel; Robert Smith; Pam Sullivan

doi:10.1117/12.612659

18 August 2005 An overview of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) project

Phillip A. Sabelhaus, Doug Campbell, Mark Clampin, John Decker, Matt Greenhouse, Alan Johns, Mike Menzel, Robert Smith, Pam Sullivan

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Proceedings Volume 5899, UV/Optical/IR Space Telescopes: Innovative Technologies and Concepts II; 58990P (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.612659
Event: Optics and Photonics 2005, 2005, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

The JWST project at the GSFC is responsible for the development, launch, operations and science data processing for the James Webb Space Telescope. The JWST project is currently in phase B with its launch scheduled for August 2011. The project is a partnership between NASA, ESA and CSA. The U.S. JWST team is now fully in place with the selection of Northrop Grumman Space Technology (NGST) as the prime contractor for the telescope and the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) as the mission operations and science data processing lead. This paper will provide an overview of the current JWST architecture and mission status including technology developments and risks.

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Phillip A. Sabelhaus, Doug Campbell, Mark Clampin, John Decker, Matt Greenhouse, Alan Johns, Mike Menzel, Robert Smith, and Pam Sullivan "An overview of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) project", Proc. SPIE 5899, UV/Optical/IR Space Telescopes: Innovative Technologies and Concepts II, 58990P (18 August 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.612659

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