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Hubble Space Telescope

The Hubble Space Telescope is a space-based observatory that has revolutionized astronomy since its launch in 1990. As of 2026, it remains operational, providing high-resolution observations across ultraviolet and visible light to complement newer observatories like the James Webb Space Telescope.

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Name
Hubble Space Telescope
Slug
hubble-space-telescope
Status
active

Details

Description
The Hubble Space Telescope is a space-based observatory that has revolutionized astronomy since its launch in 1990. As of 2026, it remains operational, providing high-resolution observations across ultraviolet and visible light to complement newer observatories like the James Webb Space Telescope.
Outcome
Ongoing
Program
Great Observatories program
Start Date
1990-04-24

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Creation Time
4/12/2026, 10:31:21 PM
Updated Time
4/12/2026, 10:33:58 PM

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Affiliations
  • Organization Id
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    Role
    NASA
  • Organization Id
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    Role
    ESA