Hubble Space Telescope

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1. The first permanent astronomical observatory above the Earth's atmosphere, HST was designed to provide much more detailed views of the universe than can be obtained from the ground. Since its launch in 1990, it has served as one of the major tools by which astronomers have learned about the universe.

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The HST is routinely refurbished and repaired by astronauts, who get to it in the space shuttle.

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The University of Warwick team used the Hubble Space Telescope to pinpoint the small, dim stars orbiting in double systems within 65 light years of Earth.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

But it was his interest in everything from Elvis Presley to the Hubble Space Telescope and his sense of humor that set him apart.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026

It’s home to well-known spacecraft like the International Space Station and the Hubble Space Telescope.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026

Images from the Hubble Space Telescope revealed an unusual galaxy at the location of the burst.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 30, 2026

For a memorial you must look to the sky and the Hubble Space Telescope, launched in 1990 and named in his honor.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson