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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“Imagine if 82% of the stars seen by the Hubble Space Telescope turned out to be dust on the lens,” Mr. Newman writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Discovery is known for flying more miles in space than any other shuttle orbiter, carrying the Hubble Space Telescope into orbit and making an early rendezvous with Russia’s Mir space station.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Using observations from the Hubble Space Telescope, Juno's onboard camera, and even images captured by amateur astronomers, the team pinpointed the locations of several unusual storms Wong called "stealth" superstorms.

From Science Daily • May 21, 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

I watch them put on space suits and fix the Hubble Space Telescope.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick