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Status Update on the James Webb Space Telescope ProjectThe James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a large (6.6 m), cold (<50 K), infrared (IR)-optimized space observatory that will be launched in approx.2018. The observatory will have four instruments covering 0.6 to 28 micron, including a multi-object spectrograph, two integral fie ld units, and grisms optimized for exoplanets. I will review JWST's k ey science themes, as well as exciting new ideas from the recent JWST Frontiers Workshop. I will summarize the technical progress and miss ion status. Recent highlights: All mirrors have been fabricated, polished, and gold-coated; the mirror is expected to be diffraction-limite d down to a wavelength of 2 micron. The MIRI instrument just complete d its cryogenic testing. STScI has released exposure time calculators and sensitivity charts to enable scientists to start thinking about how to use JWST for their science.
Document ID
20110022481
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Abstract
Authors
Rigby, Jane R. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
October 16, 2011
Subject Category
Astronomy
Report/Patent Number
GSFC.ABS.5361.2011
GSFC.ABS.5725.2011
GSFC.ABS.5319.2011
Report Number: GSFC.ABS.5361.2011
Report Number: GSFC.ABS.5725.2011
Report Number: GSFC.ABS.5319.2011
Meeting Information
Meeting: Status Update on the James Webb Space Telescope Project
Location: Washington, DC
Country: United States
Start Date: December 2, 2011
End Date: December 3, 2011
Sponsors: Michigan Univ. Hospitals
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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