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Hubble Space Telescope Celebrates 35 Years of Discovery

5/22/2025

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The Hubble Space Telescope, a marvel of modern science launched on April 24, 1990, will mark its 35th anniversary in 2025. With its powerful 2.4-meter mirror, it has revolutionized our understanding of the universe. Even as it ages, Hubble remains a vital source of data, contributing to over 21,000 scientific papers and collaborating with the James Webb Space Telescope.

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The Hubble Space Telescope, a marvel of modern science launched on April 24, 1990, will mark its 35th anniversary in 2025. With its powerful 2.4-meter mirror, it has revolutionized our understanding of the universe. Even as it ages, Hubble remains a vital source of data, contributing to over 21,000 scientific papers and collaborating with the James Webb Space Telescope.