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New York Times article quotes TMT's Executive Director Robert Kirschner
June 4th, 2025

If we do nothing, Europe will lead in the South and China in the North. We have led astronomy and astrophysics for 100 years to very good effect. This is not the moment to lose U.S. leadership.

TIO Response to NSF FY 2026 Budget Request to Congress
June 4th, 2025

The Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) International Observatory is one of the most compelling opportunities for discovery in this generation for the United States to demonstrate global leadership in astronomy, and for partnerships with communities desiring to shape the future jointly.

TIO Staff Enjoyed AstroDay Hilo
May 4th, 2025 Education & Outreach

TIO staff enjoyed their time at AstroDay Hilo.

Managing the Science and Technical Data for TMT
December 18th, 2024

TMT data mangement team passed their final design review for the data management system.

Response to the NSF's US-ELTP External Evaluation Panel Report
December 11th, 2024 TMT Partner News

The US-ELTP's response to the NSF's US-ELTP External Evaluation Panel Report.

TIO Staff Provides Hands-on Activties at the EYU Event
December 9th, 2024 Education & Outreach

TIO staff attend the graduate student event at UCLA to explain TMT engienering and science to the next generation of scientists and engineers.

See TIO Test its Mirror Segment Support System
November 27th, 2024 Engineering & Technology

Timelapse videos of the testing of the segment support assembly.

TIO's Staff at the SHPE
November 11th, 2024 Education & Outreach

TIO staff attend the US-ELTP booth at the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers conference.

Keeping TMT Cool
November 7th, 2024 Engineering & Technology

TIO passed the final design review of systems designed to cool the telescope and instruments during operations.

TIO's Scientific Vision for the Future: The 2024 DSC Released
October 25th, 2024

TIO's released its scientific vision for the future: the 2024 Detailed Science Case.

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