The full list of the first set of scientific missions is available here: https:/...

mabbo on Jan 8, 2022 | parent | context | favorite | on: James Webb is fully deployed

The full list of the first set of scientific missions is available here: https://www.stsci.edu/jwst/science-execution/approved-progra...

The overall idea is that JWST can see very faint objects in the infrared spectrum. The analogy I've heard is that it could pick out a bedroom nightlight on the moon from earth.