Mission Statement

Rubin Observatory & Simonyi Survey Telescope Naming

NSF announced on January 6, 2020, the LSST will be named the NSF Vera C. Rubin Observatory (Rubin Observatory). NSF also announced the telescope at the Rubin Observatory will be named the Simonyi Survey Telescope in recognition of the significant private donation made through the Corporation early in the construction phase in support of the design, development, and fabrication of the telescope's primary mirror. Click for full text of press release.

LSST Corporation's Mission and Vision Statements

Our mission and vision reflect the Corporation's desire to encourage LSST science.

The Mission:

To advance understanding of the dynamic universe by enabling LSST science through research and education

The Vision:

Be a unifying force to develop, support, and advocate for LSST science

This Corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes, including for such purposes, distributing to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.