Hubble Space Telescope

Since its 1990 launch, the Hubble Space Telescope has changed our fundamental understanding of the universe.

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Throughout the history of science, revolutionary instruments propel our understanding with their landmark discoveries. The Hubble Space Telescope is a testament to that concept. Its design, technology and serviceability have made it one of NASA's most transformative observatories. From determining the atmospheric composition of planets around other stars to discovering dark energy, Hubble has changed humanity's understanding of the universe.

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Space Telescope

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Low Earth Orbit

Launch

APR 24, 1990

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Understand the Universe

Hubble's 35th Anniversary

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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Latest News

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NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope Revisits Interstellar Comet

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Hubble Seeks Clusters in ‘Lost Galaxy’

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View Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Through NASA’s Multiple Lenses

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Hubble Studies Star Ages in Colorful Galaxy

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Hubble Captures Puzzling Galaxy

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Hubble Images Celestial Cigar’s Smoldering Heart

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NASA’s Hubble Sees White Dwarf Eating Piece of Pluto-Like Object

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Hubble Surveys Cloudy Cluster

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Hubble's Latest Features

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Science Operations

Hubble science operations selects scientific proposals, schedules scientific observations, calibrates and archives mission science data.

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Universo curioso de la NASA

El telescopio de la gente: 35 años de imágenes de Hubble

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Hubble: An Engineering Marvel

Join Hubble engineers Morgan Van Arsdall, deputy mission operations manager, and Lynn Bassford, flight operations manager as they discuss incredible engineering and operations that keeps Hubble working more than three decades after launch.

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AI and Hubble Science

Artificial intelligence programs can search Hubble's massive data archive, assisting researchers in their scientific investigations.

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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 has collected along the way.

Hubble 3D Models

Explore the components of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope by printing your own 3D model!

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Reshaping Our Cosmic View: Hubble Science Highlights

This downloadable e-book showcases some of Hubble’s ground-breaking discoveries over its more than three decades of observations.

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New Lithographs

Two new Hubble lithographs are available to download as PDFs: the star R Aquarii (pictured above) and Center of Starburst Galaxy Messier 94 (NGC 4736).

Highlights from Hubble's 35th Year in Orbit

This video highlights some of the images and discoveries from the Hubble Space Telescope's 35th year in Earth orbit.

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35 Years of Images

Celebrate Hubble's 35^th anniversary with a countdown of images the observatory captured over its lifetime, one for each year in orbit.

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Celebrating 35 Years of Hubble with ESA

As part of ESA/Hubble’s 35th anniversary celebrations, the European Space Agency (ESA) is sharing a new image series revisiting stunning, previously released Hubble targets with the addition of the latest Hubble data and new processing techniques.

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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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More Hubble Online Activities

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Hearing Hubble

Have you heard a Hubble image?

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Hubble’s Cosmic Adventure

Go on a cosmic journey with Hubble

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What is Hubble Observing?

See the area of sky Hubble is investigating.

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Name that Nebula!

Match nebulae with their names

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Hubble's Skymap

Get a Hubble's-eye-view of cosmic objects

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Hubble Spacecraft 360 Degree Tour

Virtually Tour Hubble in orbit

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Hubble Astronaut Fun Facts

Play this trivia game and test your knowledge!

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Control Center 360-Degree Tour

Take a virtual tour of Hubble's operations center

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.

Join the celebration about Hubble's Night Sky Observing Challenge

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Gather your family and friends and explore the night sky with Hubble!

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As NASA Missions Study Interstellar Comet, Hubble Makes Size Estimate

A team of astronomers has taken the sharpest-ever picture of the unexpected interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS using the crisp vision of…

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Hubble’s Universe

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Hubble Images

View Images of Hubble Science, Servicing Missions, Operations, Spacecraft, Anniversaries, and more.

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On The Shoulders of a Giant

What's the same and what's different? Compare these two NASA flagship missions.

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Hubble Science Highlights

Hubble has affected every area of astronomy. Its most notable scientific discoveries reflect the broad range of research and the breakthroughs it has achieved.

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Explore the Night Sky

Your backyard telescope and binoculars may not have the capabilities of Hubble, but you can still see amazing objects. Compare what you see with the images Hubble has taken.

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Hubble E-books

Investigate the mysteries of the universe with Hubble. Learn Hubble's history. E-books dive deeper into Hubble discoveries and more.

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Hubble Space Telescope

Celebrating 35 Years of Discovery

Latest News

Hubble's Latest Features

Science Operations

Universo curioso de la NASA

Hubble: An Engineering Marvel

AI and Hubble Science

Hubble's Beautiful Universe

Hubble 3D Models

Reshaping Our Cosmic View: Hubble Science Highlights

New Lithographs

Highlights from Hubble's 35th Year in Orbit

35 Years of Images

Celebrating 35 Years of Hubble with ESA

What Did Hubble See on Your Birthday?

More Hubble Online Activities

Hearing Hubble

Hubble’s Cosmic Adventure

What is Hubble Observing?