The Future of Astronomy: From Webb to Beyond

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is already peering at the first galaxies.
Future missions like Nancy Grace Roman Telescope will map dark energy and exoplanets.
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory will survey the entire sky every few nights.
Next-gen ground telescopes, like the Extremely Large Telescope, will dwarf current observatories.
Astronomers aim to study exoplanet atmospheres for signs of life beyond Earth.
Gravitational wave observatories in space, like LISA, will open a new window on the cosmos.
Radio arrays like the Square Kilometre Array will probe cosmic dawn and black holes.
Future probes may directly image Earth-like worlds around nearby stars.
International cooperation will be key to building billion-dollar observatories.
The future promises a deeper look at cosmic origins—and humanity’s place in the universe.