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NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope Marks 35 Years from Launch

Last updated: April 24, 2025 10:25 pm
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The Hubble Space Telescope is celebrating its 35th birthday, marking a milestone in space exploration. Launched on April 24, 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos with its stunning images and groundbreaking discoveries.

Thirty-five years ago, the Hubble Space Telescope embarked on its mission to observe the universe from its vantage point above Earth’s atmosphere. Equipped with a 2.4-meter-wide mirror, the largest ever launched into space at the time, Hubble has captured over 1.6 million observations and 430 terabytes of data. From supermassive black holes at the center of galaxies to the icy moon Europa and the future collision of our Milky Way with Andromeda, Hubble has provided invaluable insights into the mysteries of the universe.

Despite facing challenges early on due to a mirror imperfection, Hubble was successfully serviced by astronauts during multiple shuttle missions, ensuring its continued operation and groundbreaking discoveries. Over the years, Hubble has revealed the changing weather on outer planets, discovered new moons, and captured rare astronomical events such as the impact of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 on Jupiter.

One of Hubble’s most iconic images is the “Pillars of Creation” in the Eagle Nebula, showcasing a stellar nursery in exquisite detail. With its ability to observe the cosmos unhindered by Earth’s atmosphere, Hubble has produced breathtaking images of distant galaxies, supernova explosions, and planetary nebulae.

As Hubble faces hardware failures and the inevitable pull of Earth’s gravity, its future remains uncertain. The James Webb Space Telescope, launched as Hubble’s successor, now operates alongside it, expanding our view of the universe. Proposed servicing missions to extend Hubble’s lifespan have been considered but not yet pursued.

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As we celebrate 35 years of the Hubble Space Telescope’s groundbreaking discoveries and stunning images, we are reminded of the importance of space exploration and the wonders of the cosmos. While Hubble’s future may be uncertain, its legacy of scientific achievement and unparalleled beauty will continue to inspire future generations of astronomers and space enthusiasts.

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