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This Government Contract opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on June 15, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

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Provide scientific support, data analysis, and tool development for NIRISS on James Webb Space Telescope.

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Government of Canada → National Research Council of CanadaView Agency

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

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British Columbia, CAN

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Provide expert scientific support for the NIRISS instrument on the James Webb Space Telescope, including operations, data analysis, tool development, and user consultation.

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