Teledyne Imaging’s Infrared Sensors Launched Aboard the James Webb Space Telescope

Rhea-AI Summary

Teledyne Technologies congratulates NASA, ESA, and the Canadian Space Agency on the successful launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The company provided 15 H2RG infrared detectors used in JWST's key science instruments: NIRCam, FGS, and NIRSpec. These detectors will study the universe's structure, stabilize the telescope, and analyze chemical compositions. Teledyne's detectors are also employed in the Hubble Space Telescope and upcoming missions like the Roman Space Telescope set for 2027.

Positive

• Teledyne's infrared detectors are integral to JWST's advanced science instruments, enhancing the company's reputation in space technology.
• Successful partnership with NASA and leading space agencies reinforces Teledyne's position in the aerospace sector.

Negative

• None.

Teledyne’s infrared detectors are the “eyes” of the world’s most advanced space telescope

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) congratulates NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) on the successful launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Teledyne provided 15 extremely sensitive H2RG infrared detectors that are used in three of the four science instruments of JWST: the Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam), the Fine Guidance Sensor (FGS), and the Near-Infrared Spectrograph (NIRSpec). Ten Teledyne detectors in NIRCam will study the structure and morphology of the universe. Three Teledyne detectors in FGS will be used to point and stabilize the telescope. Two Teledyne detectors in NIRSpec will reveal information about chemical composition, temperature, and velocity of what JWST observes. Teledyne also provided the SIDECAR ASIC focal plane electronics that operate the H2RG detectors.

Teledyne is proud to provide most of the detectors for NASA’s flagship astronomy missions. JWST’s predecessor, the Hubble Space Telescope, uses Teledyne detectors for imaging in ultraviolet, visible, and infrared light. JWST, however, will concentrate solely on infrared imaging and spectroscopy. This is because JWST will explore the very distant universe, for which ultraviolet and visible emissions have been stretched by the expansion of the universe into infrared wavelengths, a process known as redshift. Teledyne’s infrared detectors enable JWST to observe the first stars and galaxies, allowing scientists to understand the early evolution of the universe. In 2027, NASA will launch its next flagship astrophysics mission, the Roman Space Telescope, for which Teledyne recently delivered the infrared detectors.

“Teledyne is extremely proud to have provided the detectors that are the ‘eyes’ of groundbreaking astronomy and astrophysics missions,” said Robert Mehrabian, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Teledyne. “For decades, scientists have used our ground-based and space-based detectors to look outward to our solar system, to the stars and exoplanets of the Milky Way, and to galaxies millions and billions of light years from Earth. More recently, our detectors have been extensively used to look down upon the Earth, monitoring pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, and enabling environmental science and climatology.”

For example, Teledyne provided imaging detectors for the Advanced Baseline Imager in the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES), and NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2). Teledyne sensors are also included in multiple European Union Sentinel satellites, including the anthropogenic CO2 emissions monitoring (CO2M) mission and the Copernicus Hyperspectral Imaging Mission for the Environment (CHIME).

In addition to imaging sensors, a Teledyne system provides the electricity that operates the Curiosity and Perseverance Mars Rovers; the electrical power is produced by Teledyne’s Multi-Mission Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (MMRTG).

Teledyne is a leading provider of sophisticated digital imaging products and software, instrumentation, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineered systems. Teledyne’s operations are primarily located in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Western and Northern Europe. For more information, visit Teledyne’s website at www.teledyne.com.

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211227005035/en/

Investor Contact:

Jason VanWees

(805) 373-4542

Source: Teledyne Technologies Incorporated

FAQ

What role does Teledyne play in the James Webb Space Telescope?

Teledyne supplied 15 H2RG infrared detectors used in three of JWST's science instruments: NIRCam, FGS, and NIRSpec.

How do Teledyne's detectors contribute to astronomy?

Teledyne's detectors allow JWST to explore the distant universe by providing insights into the structure and composition of stars and galaxies.

What is the expected impact of the Roman Space Telescope for Teledyne?

Teledyne is set to provide infrared detectors for the Roman Space Telescope, further solidifying its role in future flagship astrophysics missions.

What other space missions utilize Teledyne detectors?

Teledyne's detectors are also used in the Hubble Space Telescope and various missions for monitoring greenhouse gases and environmental science.