Tag: James Webb Space Telescope
Explore articles, news, and updates regarding the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Canada’s critical contributions to this historic international space observatory. As a key partner alongside NASA and the European Space Agency, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) provided two vital instruments built by Honeywell: the Fine Guidance Sensor (FGS), which allows the telescope to pinpoint and track celestial targets, and the Near-Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph (NIRISS), designed to study exoplanet atmospheres and distant galaxies. Browse this tag to discover the latest cosmic findings, learn about the Canadian science teams leading these projects, and read about the groundbreaking research made possible by Canada’s guaranteed observation time.
