The James Webb Space Telescope is the next great space science observatory following Hubble, designed to answer outstanding questions about the Universe and to make breakthrough discoveries in all fields of astronomy! Launched on December 25, 2021, this large infrared telescope studies every phase in the history of our Universe, from the formation of stars and planets to the birth of the first galaxies in the early Universe.
Geoff Nunn
Geoff Nunn is a NASA Solar System Ambassador and the Exhibit Developer and Adjunct Curator for Space History at the Museum of Flight. He leads the museum’s efforts to tell the story of the first 50 years of human spaceflight and beyond.
Geoff is responsible for conducting the primary research and exhibit writing for all the museum’s space-related exhibits. He also serves as a liaison with space industry groups. Geoff represents The Museum of Flight as part of NASA’s Museum Alliance, the Commercial Spaceflight Federation, the Washington State Space Coalition, and the US-Japan Space Forum. Geoff has presented on the Museum’s efforts to tell the story of space at conferences nationwide, and also writes articles about space-related topics on a regular basis.
Geoff holds a master’s degree in museology (museum studies) from the University of Washington and has spent the past decade working in science and technology museums as an educator, exhibit developer and curator.