LSST

About The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope Corporation (LSSTC) The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope Corporation (LSSTC) is a consortium of 35 institutions, including six from outside the US. A not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation based in Arizona, LSSTC was established in 2003 to initiate the development of the LSST Project and to advance the science of astronomy and physics. Through its stewardship of financial support from its member institutions as well as private contributions from individual donors, foundations, and corporations, LSSTC funded the fabrication of the primary/tertiary mirror, facilitated early site preparation, and seeded the design and early science planning for LSST. Its current mission is to maximize the scientific output and societal impact of LSST.