The mission search interfaces provide both a graphical user-interface (web form) and programmatic access (via an API) to mission-specific data. These interfaces allow for searches with a large set of criteria, which are customized for each mission or collection.
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Mission Interfaces
Search interfaces are available for the following collections:
- HST
- JWST
- Classy (High-level Science Product collection)
- Ullyses (High-level Science Product collection)
Interfaces for more missions and collections are planned.
User Support
For MAST user support, contact the HelpDesk: archive@stsci.edu. See the Archive Support page for details and other resources.
Citations and Acknowledgements
In publications, refer to this document as:
- MAST 2021, MAST Mission Search Guide, eds. S.W. Fleming, J. Yoon, J. Kotler (Version 1; Baltimore: STScI)
Please acknowledge the use of data obtained from MAST in publications, according to the mission(s) you use.
For Further Reading...
- The Python package astroquery.mast