Hubble Space Telescope at 35 | Space photo of the day for April 24, 2025
Thirty-five years ago today, the Hubble Space Telescope was launched into Earth orbit.
China’s Shenzhou 20 astronauts arrive at Tiangong space station
The three astronauts of China's Shenzhou 20 mission arrived at the nation's Tiangong space station today (April 24), about 6.5 hours after lifting off.
James Webb Space Telescope finds a wild black hole growth spurt in galaxies at ‘cosmic noon’
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have peered into galaxies that existed at cosmic noon to hunt ravenously feeding black holes and bursts of starbirth.
Could astronauts visit the Hubble Space Telescope again?
Astronauts repaired and upgraded NASA's Hubble Space Telescope over the course of five servicing missions from 1993 to 2009. Could yet another astronaut visit be in the cards?
Happy 35th birthday, Hubble Telescope! 10 times the iconic observatory blew astronomers’ minds (photos)
To mark the 35th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope, Space.com looks at some of the most scientifically significant images that have emerged from the observatory's lens.
Aging gracefully: The Hubble Telescope is in ‘excellent technical condition’ on its 35th birthday, its chief scientist says
By teaming up with the James Webb Space Telescope, or by scientists delving into its long history of observations, Hubble is cementing its legacy.
Can Hubble still hang? How the space telescope compares to its successors after 35 years of cosmic adventures
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, the Hubble Space Telescope will celebrate 35 years in space. Can it still hold its own and prove useful when compared to instruments like the James Webb Space Telescope?
The Hubble Space Telescope turns 35 as NASA budget cuts loom. How many more birthdays will it have?
Budget cuts hitting U.S. government agencies like NASA don't seem promising for the Hubble Space Telescope, but there is still hope.
Fixing the Hubble Space Telescope: A timeline of NASA’s shuttle servicing missions
Spacewalking astronauts repaired and upgraded the famed Hubble Telescope during five missions from 1993 to 2009. Here's a summary of these epic servicing efforts.
ELVIS in orbit: New 3D microscope arrives at the ISS to study microbes in space
A new microscope just arrived at the International Space Station to help study life's adaptability under extreme conditions using an innovative imaging technique.