Glitch in James Webb’s Mid-Infrared Camera Has Been Fixed
A mechanical issue that took the James Webb Space Telescope's Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) offline on August 24 has been resolved and the camera has resumed full operation.
One of the James Webb Telescope’s Cameras is Having a Mechanical Issue
NASA has paused the use of one of the modes on the James Webb Space Telescope's (JWST) Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) due to what it describes as "increased friction" that occurs during its setup phase ahead of new observations.
NASA Shares the 5 Cosmic Targets of James Webb’s First Photos
NASA has revealed the cosmic objects that will be shown when it releases the first full-color photos captured by the James Webb Space Telescope on July 12.
James Webb’s Guidance Sensor Provides Preview of its Imaging Prowess
NASA has released a new image that was captured by the James Webb Space Telescope's Fine Guidance Sensor (FGS), the tool the observatory finds and locks onto targets, which provides a glimpse of the telescope's incredible imaging prowess.
James Webb’s Supercooled MIRI Camera is Finally Ready
NASA has announced that the Mid-Infrared Instrument, or MIRI, the second of the James Webb Space Telescope's four primary scientific instruments, has concluded its preparations and is ready to start capturing the universe.