Hubble Space Telescope
Since its 1990 launch, the Hubble Space Telescope has changed our fundamental understanding of the universe.
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Celebrating 35 years of Discovery
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope began its groundbreaking mission in 1990, forever changing the way we understand our universe. Thirty-five years later, Hubble’s science continues to inspire. Join the celebration!
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35 Years of Images
Celebrate Hubble's 35th anniversary with a countdown of images the observatory captured over its lifetime, one for each year in orbit.
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What Did Hubble See on Your Birthday?
Hubble explores the universe 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That means it has observed some fascinating cosmic wonder every day of the year, including on your birthday.
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Celebrating 35 Years of Discovery
Hubble's Night Sky Observing Challenge
Celebrate 35 years of Hubble observations with our yearlong stargazing adventure!
Each month in 2025, the Hubble team will release a new set of objects for you to explore. Compare your view to Hubble’s, then submit your observations to the Astronomical League to earn recognition for your achievement.
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NASA’s Hubble Traces Hidden History of Andromeda Galaxy
In the years following the launch of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have tallied over 1 trillion galaxies in the…
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Hubble’s Beautiful Universe
Beautiful Universe takes readers on a journey through Hubble’s mission, from 1990 to today, with many of the breathtaking images of the cosmos it’s collected along the way.
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