James Webb Space Telescope ready for instrument commissioning

With the alignment of the James Webb Space Telescope complete, the next and final series of preparations, known as science instrument commissioning, will begin.

Longueuil, Quebec, April 28, 2022 — With the alignment of the James Webb Space Telescope complete, the next and final series of preparations, known as science instrument commissioning, will begin.

Webb is now capable of capturing well-focused images with each of its four powerful science instruments, including the Canadian Space Agency's (CSA's) NIRISS, and will start the two-month process of setting up and testing the instruments before scientific operations begin in the summer. Read more on our James Webb Space Telescope news page.

If you are interested in getting in touch with a CSA expert or are looking for more information on Canada's contribution to the Webb Telescope, please contact the CSA's media relations office: asc.medias-media.csa@asc-csa.gc.ca.

Additional links

• Video playlist – James Webb Space Telescope
• James Webb Space Telescope: What's New?
• Information kit - James Webb Space Telescope

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