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Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO)

The Habitable Worlds Observatory is a large infrared/optical/ultraviolet space telescope recommended by the National Academies’ Pathways to Discovery in Astronomy and Astrophysics for the 2020s. Habitable Worlds Observatory would be the first telescope designed specifically to search for signs of life on planets orbiting other stars.

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  • Science Community Engagement Co-lead
  • Pre-Formulation Scientist
  • Solar System Theme Lead
  • NGMSA Hardware Engineer
  • Project Scientist

The Habitable Worlds Observatory is a large infrared/optical/ultraviolet space telescope recommended by the National Academies’ Pathways to Discovery in Astronomy and Astrophysics for the 2020s. Habitable Worlds Observatory would be the first telescope designed specifically to search for signs of life on planets orbiting other stars.

Related Publications

2024. "BARBIE. Bayesian Analysis for Remote Biosignature Identification on exoEarths. III. Introducing the KEN.", The Astronomical Journal, 169 (1): 50 [10.3847/1538-3881/ad9729] [Journal Article/Letter]