The Habitable Worlds Observatory in Historical Context

arXiv (Cornell University) 2026 Preprint Open access

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Authors: M. Postman, Karl R. Stapelfeldt
DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2602.14823
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Abstract

We summarize the past four decades of astrophysics and exoplanet direct imaging mission concept studies, technology developments, and scientific progress that have led to the initiation of the Habitable Worlds Observatory project by NASA.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Stellar planetary and galactic studies Astronomy and Astrophysical Research Adaptive optics and wavefront sensing

Publication details

Journal / source
arXiv (Cornell University)
Publication date
16 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint