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James Webb Sees 17% Spike in Proposal Submissions

11/14/2025

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Over 2,900 proposals were submitted for James Webb Space Telescope's fifth observation cycle, signaling strong demand since July 2022.
The Space Telescope Science Institute expects to accept about 8% of proposals, totaling 8,000 hours.
Proposals are up about 17% from prior cycles, with many involving long-term studies and collaborations with observatories such as the Hubble Space Telescope.

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Story summary

Over 2,900 proposals were submitted for James Webb Space Telescope's fifth observation cycle, signaling strong demand since July 2022.
The Space Telescope Science Institute expects to accept about 8% of proposals, totaling 8,000 hours.
Proposals are up about 17% from prior cycles, with many involving long-term studies and collaborations with observatories such as the Hubble Space Telescope.