James Webb Space Telescope
Set to launch in , the James Webb Space Telescope is the most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Canada has contributed a scientific instrument and a guidance sensor. Canadian scientists will take part in its exciting science mission that promises to change our understanding of the universe. Webb is an international collaboration between NASA, ESA, and the Canadian Space Agency.
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To know more about the mission
About Webb
Mission objectives, how Webb works, about the telescope, its data sheet and mission partners.
Canada's role
Canada's contribution and the Canadian teams involved.
What Webb will observe
Alien worlds, the lifecycle of a star, the early universe, and galaxies through time.
Canadian science programs
Observation programs led by Canadian scientists using the Webb Telescope.
James Webb telescope vs Hubble
How Webb compares to the Hubble Space Telescope.
Mission news
What's new with the mission.
People of Webb
The experts behind Canada's participation in Webb.
Activities
Fun family activities based on the James Webb Space Telescope.
Speakers' kit
Presentation, virtual background, infographics and FAQ on the Webb Telescope.
Information kit
News releases, media advisories, backgrounder.
Multimedia
Photos, videos and infographics about the Webb mission.
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