Robotic Observatories & Rovers
James Webb Space Telescope
Vehicle: Ariane 5 | Launch Site: Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
Scientific Instrumentation Payload
Webb is optimized for infrared astronomy, carrying four sophisticated scientific instruments cooled near absolute zero to peer through cosmic dust.
Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam)
The primary imager, detecting light from the earliest stars and galaxies in the universe.
Near-Infrared Spectrograph (NIRSpec)
Features a microshutter array capable of obtaining spectra of 100 targets simultaneously.
Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI)
Equipped with a cryocooler to keep it below 7 K, providing mid-infrared imaging and spectroscopy.
Fine Guidance Sensor / Near-Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph (FGS/NIRISS)
Guarantees pointing stability and searches for exoplanet transits.