NOIRLab

NSF’s NOIRLab (formally named the National Optical-Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory) is the preeminent US national center for ground-based, nighttime optical and infrared astronomy. The mission of NOIRLab is to enable breakthrough discoveries in astrophysics by developing and operating state-of-the-art ground-based observatories and providing data products and services for a diverse and inclusive community.

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CURRENT ISSUE - March/2026

When the Unexpected Hits

How Lab Leaders Can Prepare for Safety Crises That Don’t Follow the Script

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