James Webb Space Telescope

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

James Webb Space Telescope provides the premier infrared space observatory for astronomy, enabling high-sensitivity studies of the universe across its history—from the first luminous glows after the Big Bang to the formation of planetary systems and the evolution of our own Solar System.

Target Customer

{"Astronomers","Scientists","Educators","Students","Researchers in Astronomy and Space Science"}

Key Differentiator

Key differentiators include a folding origami-style deployment design, a 5-layer sunshield to block infrared heat, an orbit at the second Lagrange point (L2) about 1.5 million km from Earth, and a multi-instrument payload (NIRCam, MIRI, NIRSpec, FGS/NIRISS) enabling broad infrared observations.

Implementation Timeline

Launch on December 25, 2021; Arrival at L2 (Sun–Earth L2) on January 24, 2022; Ongoing science operations and updates since launch (content references 2022–2025).

Pain Points

1Need for a highly sensitive telescope to study the distant universe and first galaxies after the Big Bang
2Need to observe star and planet formation, including exoplanetary environments
3Need a space-based infrared observatory with advanced instrumentation to push our understanding beyond previous telescopes

Key Features

1Folding/origami-style deployment to fit in the launch vehicle
25-layer sunshield protecting the telescope from infrared radiation
3Orbit at the Sun–Earth L2 point, about 1.5 million km from Earth
4Instruments: NIRCam, MIRI, NIRSpec, FGS/NIRISS
5Mission is a joint NASA/ESA/CSA collaboration
6Described as the premier observatory of the next decade for astronomy

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Advances in infrared astronomy and cosmology across the history of the Universe
2Observations enabling study of the first galaxies, star and planet formation, and the evolution of our Solar System
3Ongoing scientific outputs and educational/cultural impact through NASA Webb content

Competitive Advantages

1Unprecedented infrared sensitivity for deep-space observations
2External heat shielding (5-layer sunshield) to enable infrared measurements
3Large, folded telescope that unfolds in space for a substantial aperture
4Stable, distant L2 orbit reducing thermal/solar interference
5International collaboration (NASA/ESA/CSA) with a dedicated multi-instrument payload

Key Benefits

1High-sensitivity infrared observations across cosmic history

2Capability to study early galaxies, star/planet formation, and exoplanets

3International collaboration delivering a cutting-edge space observatory

4Public and educational impact through NASA's Webb content and resources

Additional Product Information

Product Description

James Webb Space Telescope is the premier observatory for the next decade, serving thousands of astronomers worldwide and studying the history of the Universe from the Big Bang to planetary formation. It launched in 2021 and operates at the Sun–Earth L2 point with a 5-layer sunshield and multiple infrared instruments.

Target Market

Astronomers, researchers, educators, students, and institutions involved in space science and astronomy; NASA/ESA/CSA communities and the public engagement ecosystem.

Unique Value Proposition

A large, highly sensitive infrared space telescope in a stable L2 orbit, featuring a folding deployment, a 5-layer sunshield, and a suite of advanced instruments, enabling transformative studies of the early universe, exoplanets, and Solar System evolution.

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

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