JWST Integrated Science Instrument Module
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The JWST Integrated Science Instrument Module is the central structure on the James Webb Space Telescope that houses and supports its primary science instruments and fine guidance systems.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| JWST Integrated Science Instrument Module canonical | 6 |
| JWST optical telescope element backplane | 1 |
| James Webb Space Telescope optical bench | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2706197 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: JWST Integrated Science Instrument Module Context triple: [FGS/NIRISS, mountedOn, JWST Integrated Science Instrument Module]
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A.
NIRCam
NIRCam is the primary near-infrared imaging camera on the James Webb Space Telescope, designed for high-resolution observations of distant galaxies, stars, and exoplanets.
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B.
Wide Field Camera 3
Wide Field Camera 3 is a versatile imaging instrument on the Hubble Space Telescope that captures high-resolution observations across ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared wavelengths.
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C.
Mid-Infrared Instrument
The Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) is a key James Webb Space Telescope payload that provides imaging, spectroscopy, and coronagraphy in the mid-infrared range to study cold, distant, and dust-obscured cosmic objects.
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D.
NIRSpec
NIRSpec is a powerful near-infrared spectrograph on the James Webb Space Telescope designed to analyze the light from distant astronomical objects to study their composition, motion, and physical properties.
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E.
Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph
The Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph is a versatile instrument on the Hubble Space Telescope that performs high-resolution imaging and spectroscopy across ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared wavelengths to study the physical properties of astronomical objects.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: JWST Integrated Science Instrument Module Target entity description: The JWST Integrated Science Instrument Module is the central structure on the James Webb Space Telescope that houses and supports its primary science instruments and fine guidance systems.
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A.
NIRCam
NIRCam is the primary near-infrared imaging camera on the James Webb Space Telescope, designed for high-resolution observations of distant galaxies, stars, and exoplanets.
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B.
Wide Field Camera 3
Wide Field Camera 3 is a versatile imaging instrument on the Hubble Space Telescope that captures high-resolution observations across ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared wavelengths.
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C.
Mid-Infrared Instrument
The Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) is a key James Webb Space Telescope payload that provides imaging, spectroscopy, and coronagraphy in the mid-infrared range to study cold, distant, and dust-obscured cosmic objects.
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D.
NIRSpec
NIRSpec is a powerful near-infrared spectrograph on the James Webb Space Telescope designed to analyze the light from distant astronomical objects to study their composition, motion, and physical properties.
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E.
Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph
The Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph is a versatile instrument on the Hubble Space Telescope that performs high-resolution imaging and spectroscopy across ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared wavelengths to study the physical properties of astronomical objects.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
space telescope instrument module
ⓘ
spacecraft structural element ⓘ |
| abbreviation | ISIM ⓘ |
| attachedTo | JWST Optical Telescope Element ⓘ |
| contains |
FGS/NIRISS
ⓘ
surface form:
FGS/NIRISS module
Fine Guidance Sensor ⓘ ISIM Electronics Compartment ⓘ Mid-Infrared Instrument ⓘ Near Infrared Camera ⓘ Near Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph ⓘ NIRSpec ⓘ
surface form:
Near Infrared Spectrograph
instrument electronics compartments ⓘ instrument harnesses ⓘ instrument radiators ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
ⓘ
surface form:
United States
|
| designFeature |
composite structure for stiffness and low mass
ⓘ
dedicated radiators facing deep space ⓘ precision alignment with primary mirror ⓘ vibration isolation from spacecraft bus ⓘ |
| developedBy |
Ball Aerospace
ⓘ
Goddard Space Flight Center ⓘ
surface form:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Northrop Grumman ⓘ |
| function |
houses primary science instruments
ⓘ
provides data interfaces for instruments ⓘ provides electrical interfaces for instruments ⓘ provides structural support for science payload ⓘ provides thermal isolation for instruments ⓘ supports fine guidance systems ⓘ |
| launchDate | 2021-12-25 ⓘ |
| launchSite | Guiana Space Centre ⓘ |
| launchVehicle | Ariane 5 ECA ⓘ |
| locatedAtLaunch |
Ariane 5 ECA
ⓘ
surface form:
Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA upper stage payload compartment
|
| locatedIn | space ⓘ |
| mass | approximately 1300 kilograms ⓘ |
| mission | James Webb Space Telescope science operations ⓘ |
| operatingTemperatureRange |
approximately 40 kelvin to 50 kelvin for near-infrared instruments
ⓘ
approximately 7 kelvin for MIRI via additional cooler ⓘ |
| operator | NASA ⓘ |
| orbit | Sun–Earth L2 halo orbit ⓘ |
| partOf | James Webb Space Telescope ⓘ |
| roleInObservatory | science payload module ⓘ |
| supportsSubsystem |
Fine Guidance Sensor
ⓘ
science instrument mechanisms ⓘ |
| supportsWavelengthRange |
mid infrared
ⓘ
near infrared ⓘ |
| testedAt | NASA Goddard Space Flight Center cryogenic test facilities ⓘ |
| testedFor |
acoustic loads
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thermal vacuum performance ⓘ vibration ⓘ |
| thermalEnvironment | cryogenic ⓘ |
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Subject: JWST Integrated Science Instrument Module Description of subject: The JWST Integrated Science Instrument Module is the central structure on the James Webb Space Telescope that houses and supports its primary science instruments and fine guidance systems.
Referenced by (8)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Near Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph
→
locatedOn
→
JWST Integrated Science Instrument Module
ⓘ
subject surface form:
Module B (NIRCam)
subject surface form:
Module B (NIRCam)
this entity surface form:
James Webb Space Telescope optical bench
subject surface form:
Integrated Science Instrument Module
this entity surface form:
JWST optical telescope element backplane