The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) is a research institute that conducts astronomy and astrophysics research. The institute was founded in 1981 and is located in Baltimore, Maryland. STScI is responsible for the scientific operation of the Hubble Space Telescope and the James Webb Space Telescope. The institute's research areas include cosmology, exoplanets, and the interstellar medium. STScI is funded by NASA and is operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA). The institute has received several awards for its research, including the NASA Group Achievement Award.