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Hubble Telescope Celebrates 35 Years of Cosmic Discoveries

4/29/2025

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NASA's Hubble Space Telescope marks an incredible 35 years since its launch in April 1990, having made nearly 1.7 million observations that have transformed our grasp of the cosmos. Stunning recent images, such as those of the Eagle Nebula, highlight Hubble's enduring legacy, proving that even aging technology can shine brightly alongside its modern counterparts like the Webb Space Telescope.

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NASA's Hubble Space Telescope marks an incredible 35 years since its launch in April 1990, having made nearly 1.7 million observations that have transformed our grasp of the cosmos. Stunning recent images, such as those of the Eagle Nebula, highlight Hubble's enduring legacy, proving that even aging technology can shine brightly alongside its modern counterparts like the Webb Space Telescope.