Space Telescope Science Institute

About Space Telescope Science Institute

We are the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, Maryland, operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy. We help humanity explore the universe with advanced space telescopes and ever-growing data archives.

Established in 1981, we have helped guide the most famous observatory in history, the Hubble Space Telescope. Since its launch in 1990, we have performed the science operations for Hubble. We also lead the science and mission operations for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), which launched on December 25, 2021. We will perform parts of the science operations for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, in formulation for launch in late 2026, and we are partners on several other NASA missions. Our staff conducts world-class scientific research; our Barbara A. Mikulski Archive for Space Telescopes (MAST) curates and disseminates data from over 20 astronomical missions; and we bring science to the world through internationally recognized news, education, and public outreach programs. We value our diverse workforce and civility in the workplace, and seek to be an example for others to follow.

OUR STRATEGIC GOALS
• Excel in the science operations of NASA's current and future astrophysics flagship missions.
• Advance state-of-the-art astronomical research, archives, and tools for scientific discovery.
• Make the world's astronomical information accessible to all.
• Promote an inclusive, equitable workplace and cultivate a diverse, engaged workforce.

Website	http://www.stsci.edu
Employees	501-1,000 employees View all Space Telescope Science Institute employees
Industry	Research
Location	3700 San Martin Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218, US
Founded	1982
Keywords	Research, Communication, Software Engineering, Graphic Design, Software Development, Computer Science, Education, Business Services, Astronomy, Engineering, It, Data Science, Instrumentation, Physics, Public Outreach, Telescopes, Science Data, Data Archives, Data Visualization Design, Hubble Space Telescope, James Webb Space Telescope, Science Operations, Space Astronomy, Space-Based Science Missions