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James Webb Telescope ready for science

Scientists say all the spacecraft's instruments are aligned for operation.

University of Arizona astronomers study hypergiant stars

The massive objects are the largest of their kind in the galaxy.

Wildfire reaches Kitt Peak National Observatory

The Contreras Fire has grown to about 11,500 acres.

James Webb Space Telescope survives micrometeoroid impact

It is still on track to send its first scientific images of deep space next month.

Scientists marvel at new black hole image

The University of Arizona-led Event Horizon telescope project captured the object in the center of the Milky Way.

Get ready for spectacular star show from the James Webb Space Telescope

Project engineers are fine tuning the instrument's optics for targeted images.

NASA calls University of Arizona a "crown jewel"

University students and researchers work with NASA on a number of high-profile projects.

University of Arizona students await photographs of moon crash site

They identified and traced the path of China-launched rocket that impacted the surface.

James Webb Space Telescope reaches its target

The first pictures of deep space are expected this summer.

University of Arizona backed telescope project off to a stellar start

The James Webb Space Telescope will aim its optics at distant galaxies.

Space telescope launched on daring quest to behold 1st stars

The University of Arizona designed one of the instruments on board.

Space telescope launch culminates special effort by Tucson company

4D Technology did testing for the James Webb Space Telescope project

Event Horizon telescope eyes new targets in deep space

UA-backed team of radio astronomers captured the image of another black hole

Bezos' private space program could yield dividends for researchers

Scientists anticipate less-expensive access to Earth orbit and the moon.

Tucsonan anticipating Richard Branson's rocket launch Sunday

Retiree already has a ticket to ride aboard Virgin Galactic spaceship.

Student study sheds light on unique space rock

A UA undergrad-led project unraveled mysteries about asteroid 16 Psyche.

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