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James Webb Space Telescope: The Story Unfolds

Join the immersive live planetarium show 'James Webb Space Telescope: The Story Unfolds' as it takes you on a captivating journey through the engineering, science, and breathtaking visuals of the world's most advanced telescope.

Produced by

A. David Weigel

Directed by

Brittany Kundert

Project Description

'James Webb Space Telescope: The Story Unfolds' is a live and interactive planetarium show developed by the INTUITIVE® Planetarium at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. The show highlights the engineering and deployment of the space telescope and explores its four primary science mission objectives (Early Universe, Galaxies Over Time, Other Worlds, Stellar Life Cycles). The visualizations demonstrate concepts such as redshift, universe expansion, transit spectroscopy, and stellar birth. The show features the latest imagery from JWST and includes 3D visualizations of the Pillars of Creation.

About the Director

Brittany Kundert is a visionary filmmaker and Technical Developer for the INTUITIVE® Planetarium at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. With a passion for space exploration and STEM education, Brittany has made a significant impact in the field of immersive filmmaking.


As the director of 'James Webb Space Telescope: The Story Unfolds', she brings her unique vision and expertise to create captivating and accessible experiences for audiences. With a knack for making complex scientific concepts relatable, Brittany's work has inspired countless individuals to learn about the wonders of the universe.

Screening Details

Project Runtime

40:00

Programming Block

Stellar Performances & Cosmic Concerts: Live Arts in the Dome

Screening Day & Time

May 03, 9:45 PM

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