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JWST is ready for launch and amazing science

Three astronomers share what they hope the James Webb Space Telescope will reveal about our universe after launch.

Space Policy Edition: Astronomy goes big, with Heidi Hammel

Veteran astronomer Heidi Hammel discusses how the new astrophysics decadal survey lays the groundwork for decades of exciting science.

Exploring the Cosmos With Heidi Hammel and AURA

Astronomer and planetary scientist Heidi Hammel’s AURA shines bright across our solar system and beyond.

New Horizons Flyby: Join the Celebration!

Join us at the Applied Physics Lab in Maryland for the New Horizons encounter with the most distant object ever visited. You’ll meet mission leaders, friends and even a rock and roll star as we dive deep into this triumph of exploration.

Amazing Science at the 2012 DPS Meeting

The 44th Annual Meeting of the AAS Division of Planetary Sciences hosted hundreds of researchers and revealed volumes of scientific results. Join us at the conference.

Astronomer Heidi Hammel on the New Jupiter Impact

Astronomer Heidi Hammel on the New Jupiter Impact

Turning the Spotlight to Uranus and Neptune with Heidi Hammel

Turning the Spotlight to Uranus and Neptune with Heidi Hammel

Uranus and Neptune Take Center Stage With Heidi Hammel

Uranus and Neptune Take Center Stage With Heidi Hammel