Home

Introduction

Our Mission

Collage of artist illustrations of STScI missions

We Are Multi-Mission

We help humanity explore the universe with advanced space telescopes and ever-growing data archives.

Learn More

Helix nebula

We Further Scientific Research

We envision, define, and operate missions that offer cutting-edge research opportunities for the astronomical community.

Learn More

Children engaged in STEM activities

We Inspire Through Outreach

We share scientific knowledge of the universe in ways that inspire, excite, challenge, and educate.

Learn More

Recent News

Institute Announcements

Current

Press Releases

Events

  • Webb Observations of Planet Formation

    Webb Observations of Planet Formation
    4 Jun 2024

    Speaker: Nicole Arulanantham (Space Telescope Science Institute)

  • JWST at the 244th American Astronomical Society Meeting

    JWST at the 244th American Astronomical Society Meeting
    9-13 Jun 2024

    The 244th American Astronomical Society (AAS) meeting will include a variety of events focused on science with JWST as we get ready to wrap up Cycle 2,  prepare for Cycle...

  • HST at the 244th American Astronomical Society Meeting

    HST at the 244th American Astronomical Society Meeting
    9-13 Jun 2024

    The 244th American Astronomical Society (AAS) meeting will include updates on the status of the HST observatory, an exhibit booth, press releases, and numerous science and technical...

  • Webb Office Hours

    Webb Office Hours
    13 Jun 2024

    The JWST User Community is invited to call into Webb Office Hours to ask questions and directly interact with a team of STScI JWST experts via WebEx. We welcome questions about the...

  • Hidden Gems in the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram

    Hidden Gems in the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram
    18 Jun 2024

    The 2024 ESA Distinguished Lecture will feature Dr. Orlagh Creevey talking about Hidden Gems in the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram. Dr. Creevey is an astrophysicist at the Observatoire...

  • Webb Office Hours

    Webb Office Hours
    27 Jun 2024

    The JWST User Community is invited to call into Webb Office Hours to ask questions and directly interact with a team of STScI JWST experts via WebEx. We welcome questions about the...

About the Institute

STScI's Astronomical Imagery Slideshow

NGC 3627
Bug Nebula
Spiral Galaxy NGC 1300
Small Magellanic Cloud
Stephan's Quintet
Faint glow within galaxy clusters
Supernova Remnant 0509-67.5
Horsehead Nebula (Infrared)
Heart of the Tarantula Nebula
Westerlund 2