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Hubble Space Telescope Celebrates 36 Years of Discoveries

4/6/2026

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The Hubble Space Telescope, launched on April 24, 1990, has orbited about 340 miles above Earth and completed more than 1.7 million observations.
It has supported more than 22,000 scientific studies.
Each year, the Hubble team selects a celestial object and releases a special photo to commemorate its anniversary.
This year marks 36 years since its 1990 launch, underscoring Hubble's ongoing role in advancing understanding of the universe.

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Story summary

The Hubble Space Telescope, launched on April 24, 1990, has orbited about 340 miles above Earth and completed more than 1.7 million observations.
It has supported more than 22,000 scientific studies.
Each year, the Hubble team selects a celestial object and releases a special photo to commemorate its anniversary.
This year marks 36 years since its 1990 launch, underscoring Hubble's ongoing role in advancing understanding of the universe.