Statements (517)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:astronomy
|
| gptkbp:academic_programs |
gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
NASA engineers CSA engineers ESA engineers |
| gptkbp:affiliated_with |
gptkb:Canadian_Space_Agency
gptkb:European_Space_Agency |
| gptkbp:analysis |
collaborative efforts
collaborative analysis complex algorithms ground-based analysis ground-based and space-based |
| gptkbp:archives |
gptkb:Mikulski_Archive_for_Space_Telescopes
gptkb:Space_Telescope_Science_Institute |
| gptkbp:average_temperature |
-233 degrees Celsius
approximately 40 K below 50 K below -220 degrees Celsius |
| gptkbp:challenges |
complex deployment mechanisms
|
| gptkbp:collaborates_with |
gptkb:European_Space_Agency_(ESA)
Canadian Space Agency (CSA) |
| gptkbp:collaboration |
gptkb:Canadian_Space_Agency
gptkb:international_collaboration gptkb:NASA_and_ESA gptkb:Canada gptkb:ESA gptkb:European_Space_Agency gptkb:USA gptkb:European_Space_Agency_(ESA) gptkb:CSA gptkb:NASA yes international academic institutions research organizations international partnerships international space agencies European countries NASA, ESA, CSA Canadian Space Agency (CSA) NASA and CSA NASA and ESA and CSA |
| gptkbp:collaborations |
universities
international community global partnerships |
| gptkbp:collaborative_projects |
gptkb:James_Webb_Space_Telescope_Science_Working_Group
|
| gptkbp:collaborator |
gptkb:Canadian_Space_Agency
gptkb:ESA gptkb:European_Space_Agency gptkb:European_Space_Agency_(ESA) gptkb:CSA gptkb:NASA Canadian Space Agency (CSA) |
| gptkbp:collection |
gptkb:spectroscopy
photometry remote sensing imaging time-domain astronomy |
| gptkbp:color |
false color representation
|
| gptkbp:communication |
high-gain antenna
|
| gptkbp:communication_system |
high-gain antenna
|
| gptkbp:community |
gptkb:international_collaboration
gptkb:astronomy global international astrophysicists global collaboration planetary scientists astronomers and astrophysicists cosmologists |
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
gptkb:educational_resources
community events live events online resources social media presence webinars outreach programs educational outreach programs public exhibitions community science projects public data releases |
| gptkbp:construction_started |
gptkb:2004
2005 to 2016 |
| gptkbp:cooling_system |
cryogenic cooling
passive cooling passive and active systems sunshield |
| gptkbp:data_transmission |
high-speed communication
downlink to Earth uses laser communications |
| gptkbp:data_type |
FITS
|
| gptkbp:data_usage |
28.6 Mbps
up to 28 Mbps |
| gptkbp:deployment |
gptkb:Cooler
gptkb:Team_Rocket testing phase instruments sunshield primary mirror secondary mirror communications system science instruments solar array mirror deployment sunshield deployment commissioning phase folded configuration mirror segments telescope structure unfolding sequence |
| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
gptkb:NASA_Goddard_Space_Flight_Center 10 years 1996 to 2005 reflector telescope NASA and ESA collaboration |
| gptkbp:design_features |
cryogenic instruments
deployable mirror large sunshield |
| gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:Canadian_Space_Agency
gptkb:European_Space_Agency gptkb:NASA |
| gptkbp:designed_for |
infrared astronomy
|
| gptkbp:developed_by |
gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
gptkb:European_Space_Agency_(ESA) gptkb:NASA Canadian Space Agency (CSA) |
| gptkbp:development |
gptkb:1996
gptkb:2004 gptkb:2021 over 25 years |
| gptkbp:development_cost |
$10 billion
approximately $10 billion |
| gptkbp:discovery |
stellar evolution
distant galaxies atmospheres of exoplanets chemical composition of stars new exoplanets |
| gptkbp:elevation |
1.5 million kilometers
approximately 1.5 million kilometers |
| gptkbp:first_image_release_date |
July 12, 2022
|
| gptkbp:first_image_significance |
revealed previously unseen details
|
| gptkbp:first_images_released |
July 12, 2022
July 2022 |
| gptkbp:first_light_observation |
gptkb:2022
|
| gptkbp:first_released |
July 12, 2022
|
| gptkbp:focus |
black holes
stellar nurseries planetary systems cosmic evolution deep space early galaxies |
| gptkbp:frequency |
0.6 to 28 micrometers
Ka-band 0.6 to 28.5 micrometers |
| gptkbp:funding |
gptkb:ESA
gptkb:CSA gptkb:NASA NASA budget U. S. government funding |
| gptkbp:future_plans |
extended mission
upgrades to instruments extended mission phases new scientific objectives extended mission duration new scientific goals |
| gptkbp:has_a_focus_on |
infrared astronomy
visible light astronomy |
| gptkbp:has_ability |
gptkb:spectroscopy
high-resolution imaging imaging infrared astronomy spectrum analysis infrared observations time-domain astronomy mid-infrared observations sensitive to faint light near-infrared observations |
| gptkbp:has_achievements |
monitoring of supernovae
analysis of galaxy evolution detection of water vapor in exoplanet atmosphere exploration of solar system objects first images of distant galaxies imaging of planetary nebulae investigation of black holes mapping of cosmic structures studies of star formation regions |
| gptkbp:has_mirror |
6.5 meters
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
James Webb Space Telescope
|
| gptkbp:image |
gptkb:star
July 12, 2022 deep field image deep field image of galaxy cluster SMACS 0723 galaxy cluster image spectrum of exoplanet |
| gptkbp:image_processing |
gptkb:NASA's_Space_Telescope_Science_Institute
gptkb:Space_Telescope_Science_Institute gptkb:machine_learning gptkb:scientific_community advanced algorithms advanced techniques machine learning techniques requires advanced algorithms onboard processing ground-based processing ground-based facilities image stacking performed by Space Telescope Science Institute |
| gptkbp:impact |
high
advancements in technology transformative enhanced understanding of the universe transformative discoveries significant advancements in astronomy new insights into cosmic phenomena |
| gptkbp:infrared_capabilities |
yes
|
| gptkbp:initial_concept_date |
gptkb:1996
|
| gptkbp:instrument |
gptkb:Mid-Infrared_Instrument_(MIRI)
gptkb:Fine_Guidance_Sensor/_Near_Infra_Red_Imager_and_Slitless_Spectrograph_(FGS/_NIRISS) gptkb:Near_Infrared_Camera_(NIRCam) gptkb:Near_Infrared_Spectrograph_(NIRSpec) |
| gptkbp:instruments |
gptkb:Mid-Infrared_Instrument_(MIRI)
gptkb:NIRSpec gptkb:Fine_Guidance_Sensor/_Near_Infra_Red_Imager_and_Slitless_Spectrograph_(FGS/_NIRISS) gptkb:Near_Infrared_Camera_(NIRCam) gptkb:FGS/_NIRISS gptkb:NIRCam gptkb:Near_Infrared_Spectrograph_(NIRSpec) MIRI |
| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:astronomy
|
| gptkbp:is_designed_for |
observing distant galaxies
|
| gptkbp:is_funded_by |
gptkb:ESA
gptkb:CSA gptkb:NASA |
| gptkbp:is_observed_in |
gptkb:spectroscopy
remote sensing infrared imaging infrared light coronagraphy director's discretionary time general observer guaranteed time observation |
| gptkbp:is_reflected_in |
6.5 meters
gold-coated beryllium beryllium coated with gold |
| gptkbp:is_tested_for |
2016 to 2021
|
| gptkbp:key_feature |
gptkb:long-duration_missions
modular design multi-wavelength observations high-resolution imaging high sensitivity adaptive optics stellar evolution studies spectroscopy capabilities galaxy formation studies advanced optics large aperture cosmology research collaborative science solar system exploration sunshield time-domain astronomy deployable structure large field of view cryogenic instruments exoplanet characterization infrared capabilities multi-wavelength capabilities imaging capabilities large mirror scientific versatility |
| gptkbp:key_science_questions |
How do we understand the habitability of exoplanets?
How do galaxies evolve? How do planetary systems form? How do stars form? What are the conditions for life? What are the first galaxies? What is the history of the universe? What is the nature of dark energy? What is the nature of dark matter? What are the chemical compositions of exoplanet atmospheres? |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
gptkb:2021
December 25, 2021 several years 2021-12-25 |
| gptkbp:launch_event |
gptkb:true
yes successful launch widely publicized |
| gptkbp:launch_mass |
6,200 kg
approximately 6,200 kg |
| gptkbp:launch_platform |
gptkb:Arianespace
|
| gptkbp:launch_price |
$1 billion
|
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Guiana_Space_Centre
gptkb:France gptkb:Kourou,_French_Guiana |
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Ariane_5_ECA
gptkb:Ariane_5 |
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:Arianespace
gptkb:Ariane_5 gptkb:NASA December 25, 2021 years of development Ariane 5 rocket preparation |
| gptkbp:launched_in |
gptkb:2021
|
| gptkbp:lighting |
January 2022
July 12, 2022 July 2022 2022-07-12 |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Space
gptkb:L2_Lagrange_Point gptkb:space outer space L2 Lagrange point |
| gptkbp:location_of_launch |
gptkb:French_Guiana
|
| gptkbp:mass |
6,200 kg
approximately 6,200 kg |
| gptkbp:mirror_segments |
gptkb:18
18 hexagonal segments |
| gptkbp:mission |
active
$10 billion observe distant galaxies investigate star formation ongoing mission study the atmospheres of exoplanets understand the universe's history explore the universe's history |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
10 years
5 years ongoing planned for 10 years 5-10 years expected over 10 years expected |
| gptkbp:mission_type |
gptkb:astronomy
observational astronomy |
| gptkbp:notable_galaxies |
gptkb:astronomy
space-based observatory |
| gptkbp:observatory_location |
L2 point
|
| gptkbp:observing_wavelength_range |
0.6 to 28 micrometers
|
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:ESA
gptkb:CSA gptkb:NASA |
| gptkbp:operates_in |
infrared spectrum
|
| gptkbp:operating_orbit |
L2 Lagrange point
|
| gptkbp:operational_since |
gptkb:2022
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
active
operational |
| gptkbp:operational_use |
10 years
|
| gptkbp:orbit_type |
gptkb:L2_Lagrange_Point
gptkb:Sun L2 Lagrange point halo orbit halo orbit around L2 |
| gptkbp:orbital_period |
6 months
|
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:James_E._Webb
|
| gptkbp:photography |
gptkb:supernova_remnants
black hole studies multi-wavelength observations chemical evolution of galaxies high-resolution imaging star formation regions distant galaxies stellar populations stellar nurseries galactic interactions cosmic dust planetary nebulae exoplanet atmospheres solar system exploration galaxy evolution cosmic microwave background studies chemical composition of celestial objects gravitational lensing effects interstellar medium studies stellar lifecycle research atmospheric studies of exoplanets search for habitable conditions early universe observations dark matter mapping exoplanet discovery and characterization exotic celestial phenomena infrared light detection spectral analysis of light time-lapse observations |
| gptkbp:power_source |
solar panels
solar power |
| gptkbp:price |
$10 billion
approximately $10 billion |
| gptkbp:primary_mission |
gptkb:exoplanet
gptkb:astronomy investigate the atmospheres of exoplanets study the formation of stars and planets galaxy formation studies study the atmospheres of exoplanets observe the first galaxies formed after the Big Bang |
| gptkbp:production_years |
gptkb:2021
|
| gptkbp:provides_information_on |
open access
publicly available open access to data peer-reviewed proposals |
| gptkbp:public_access |
data available to the public
|
| gptkbp:public_interest |
high public interest
|
| gptkbp:publications |
gptkb:academic_journals
peer-reviewed journals technical documents technical reports mission reports conference papers peer-reviewed articles mission updates numerous peer-reviewed papers conference presentations data releases |
| gptkbp:released |
public access
|
| gptkbp:research |
yes
infrared spectroscopy highly valuable mid-infrared near-infrared high-resolution spectroscopy survey observations targeted observations |
| gptkbp:research_areas |
gptkb:cosmology
planetary science galaxy formation stellar evolution exoplanet studies |
| gptkbp:research_focus |
gptkb:cosmology
planetary science stellar evolution galactic evolution galactic astronomy |
| gptkbp:resolution |
high
high resolution high-resolution images 0.1 arcseconds better than Hubble high sensitivity to faint objects |
| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
investigate the atmospheres of exoplanets
observe the first galaxies study the formation of stars and planets observe the early universe study exoplanets explore the early universe observe exoplanets study the formation of stars investigate galaxy formation investigate the origins of life study the early universe study formation of galaxies study formation of stars investigate star formation observe early galaxies study the formation of galaxies explore the solar system study star formation understand the origins of the universe study the evolution of galaxies explore the origins of life study early universe examine the atmospheres of exoplanets analyze the atmospheres of exoplanets observe early universe understand dark matter and dark energy observe the first galaxies formed after the Big Bang search for signs of life in exoplanets analyze the physical and chemical properties of solar systems examine the formation of stars and planetary systems study formation of stars and planets |
| gptkbp:scientific_instruments |
gptkb:NIRSpec
gptkb:spectroscopy gptkb:FGS/_NIRISS gptkb:NIRCam gptkb:cosmic_ray_detector gptkb:camera gptkb:spectrometer gptkb:sensors four imaging MIRI highly sensitive detectors spectrographs near-infrared spectrograph sensitive to faint light capable of observing distant galaxies capable of studying atmospheres of exoplanets coronagraphy near-infrared camera capable of detecting heat signatures capable of observing star formation regions capable of observing the early universe mid-infrared camera |
| gptkbp:storage |
gptkb:NASA's_data_centers
NASA archives solid-state drives onboard storage NASA's data archive 100 terabytes |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope
|
| gptkbp:sunshield_purpose |
protect instruments from sunlight
|
| gptkbp:sunshield_size |
22 meters by 12 meters
|
| gptkbp:technology |
adaptive optics
infrared astronomy cryogenic cooling sunshield cryogenic instruments |
| gptkbp:view |
2.2 arcminutes
|
| gptkbp:weight |
6,200 kg
|
| gptkbp:will_study |
exoplanet atmospheres
|
| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:2004
gptkb:2021 |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:National_Air_and_Space_Museum
gptkb:The_National_Aeronautics_and_Space_Administration gptkb:National_Aeronautics_and_Space_Administration gptkb:NASA |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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