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James Webb Space Telescope

Observational Astronomy Observations Discoveries NIRCam Observations of Exoplanets Research Findings Life Detection Missions Astrobiological Research Observations of Titan Uranus Missions

JWST Narrows TRAPPIST-1e’s Atmosphere, Pointing to Nitrogen-Rich Air

Two peer-reviewed JWST studies find spectra consistent with a heavier, nitrogen-rich atmosphere, with confirmation pending due to stellar noise.

Webb Detects First Silane in Ancient Brown Dwarf, Clarifying Jupiter–Saturn Silicon Mystery

Asteroid 2024 YR4 Poses No Threat to Earth but Holds 4.3% Chance of Moon Impact

Webb Pinpoints Bullet Cluster’s Mass and Dark Matter Distribution

Webb Telescope Confirms First Extraterrestrial Water Ice in Young Star System

James Webb Telescope Unveils Puzzling Dynamics in Jupiter’s Auroras

James Webb and Keck Confirm Methane Weather Dynamics on Titan

Potential Biosignature Detected on Exoplanet K2-18b

James Webb Telescope Reveals Galaxy Shaping Early Universe

James Webb Telescope Maps Asymmetry in Puffy Exoplanet's Atmosphere